The Jammu and Kashmir Police on Friday arrested three terror associates in the city in connection with the recent grenade attack.

Sharing information, Inspector General of Police (IG) VK Birdi said that the trio had thrown the grenade in the market and added, “Srinagar police solved the case in very less time, collected many clues and witnesses and arrested to the (three) terrorists. and his associates in the case.”

The November 3 grenade attack on Srinagar’s busy Sunday market left 12 civilians injured.

The IG said that among the 12 victims, two had been seriously injured. “Sumaiya Jan, a resident of Naidkhai Sumbal and mother of two young children, remains in critical condition and is currently undergoing treatment and fighting for her life at SMHS Hospital, Srinagar. Another injured man, Habibullah, the sole breadwinner of his family, including a physically disabled son, was also seriously injured,” he said.

A police spokesperson said a case had been registered at the Kothibagh police station following the incident.

“Srinagar Police carried out a thorough investigation which eventually led to the arrest of three terrorist associates identified as Usama Yaseen Sheikh, son of Mohammad Yaseen Sheikh, Umar Fayaz Sheikh, son of Fayaz Ahmad Sheikh, both residents of Ikhrajpora, Srinagar and Afnan Mansoor Naik, son of Manzoor Ahmad. Naik resident of Watoo, currently residing in Ikhrajpora, Srinagar,” the spokesperson added.

Terrorist associates, now in police custody, were found to have provided logistical and planning support, including reconnaissance. “Usama Sheikh, an Over Ground Worker (OGW) with a history of involvement in terrorism-related activities, carried out the grenade attack,” the spokesperson said.

Police said Usama Sheikh had been previously arrested in 2018 in connection with a case registered in Nowhatta and had been lodged in Srinagar Central Jail for several months before being released on bail.

“Further investigation revealed that the accused were acting under the direction of two identified terror controllers of the banned Pakistan-based terror group LeT. “However, their identities are being withheld at this time while the investigation continues,” the spokesperson said.

Police anticipate more arrests as the investigation continues.