Amarnath yatra attack: PDP MLA's driver detained

July 15, 2017 10:13

The Jammu and Kashmir police on Friday detained a cop who serves as a driver for PDP MLA Aijaz Ahmad Mir for questioning in connection with this week's terror attack on Amarnath pilgrims.

After picking up Touseef Ahmad, a resident of Pulwama, police said the detention was related to a militancy case.

Seven pilgrims were killed and 21 injured in the attack on bus of pilgrims near Batengoo in Anantnag on Monday.

Touseef was deputed as the MLA's driver from the security wing of J&K police some seven months ago. IGP Muneer Kahn said Touseef, who has been found to have links with militants, is being questioned.

A six-member special investigation team was constituted by J&K police to probe into the attack.

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