Three LeT conspirators involved in July 10 attack on Amarnath pilgrims arrested: J&K police

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Srinagar: Three people who help the Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) militants to carry out the deadly July 10 attack on Amarnath pilgrims have been arrested, the Jammu and Kashmir Police said on Sunday, as they claim to crack the case. 

IGP Kashmir Munir Khan confirmed that the alleged conspirators have been arrested by the Special Investigation Team (SIT),

The accused, who had allegedly provided vehicles and shelter to the terrorists, were produced before a local court.

"Ismail, a Pakistan militant of Lashkar along with two others and a local Kashmiri carried out the attack," ANI quoted Khan as saying in a press conference in Anantnag.

The conspirators were identified as Bilal Ahmed Reshi, Aizaj Wagey and Zahoor Ahmed.

Khan further revealed the accused code words like 'Shaukat' for yatri vehicle and 'Bilal' for CRPF vehicle.

The attack was initially planned on July 9, however, due to no movement of CRPF or yatri vehicle, it could not be executed on that day.

"We are quite near to them. Hopefully will be neutralizing the militants soon. It can be today, tomorrow," Khan added.

Eight people were killed in the attack when the militants opened fire on a bus carrying Amarnath pilgrims.

Four LeT militants, led by their leader Abu Ismail, had carried out the attack. Two of the four militants suspected to be involved in the attack have been gunned down by security forces recently. the case is still being investigated. 

(With agency inputs)