Day After Forces Foiled Pulwama-Style Attack, Cops Identify Owner of Explosives-Laden Car

The owner was identified as Hidayatullah Malik, resident of Shopian. He had joined the Hizbul Mujahideen last year.

New Delhi: A day after security forces foiled a Pulwama-style suicide attack, once again in Pulwama, the Jammu and Kashmir Police on Friday identified the owner of the explosives-laden car, which was intercepted and destroyed by a joint team of the Jammu and Kashmir Police, Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) and the Army. Also Read - Pulwama-like Terror Attack Averted: Vehicle Suspected of Carrying 40-45 Kgs of Explosives; JeM Has Main Role, Says Top Cop

In a statement today, the J&K Police said, “J&K Police identifies Hidayatullah Malik, owner of the explosives-laden car which was intercepted in Pulwama. He is a resident of Shopian and joined Hizbul Mujahideen last year.” Also Read - Riyaz Naikoo Encounter: Stone-pelting on Streets of Pulwama After Killing of Hizbul Terrorist; 16 Injured