Zaffarullah escaped with two AK 47 rifles and one INSAS rifle. He was recruited in the Territorial Army three years ago and was deputed to Rashtriya Rifles.
"Police say the deserter may have joined Lashkar-e-Toiba. His brother is allegedly training with Hizbul Mujahideen in Pakistan," said Biplab Nath, defence spokesperson, Jammu.
"Whether he has joined Lashkar or any other terror outfit, I think it’s premature to say that, our priority right now is to apprehend him," added Biplad.
In the past, intelligence agencies have pointed to the links of some jawans with terror groups, the latest incident only reinforces that fearAn operation has been launched to track down an Zaffarullah Khan, an army deserter in Doda district of Jammu and Kashmir.
Zaffarullah escaped with two AK 47 rifles and one INSAS rifle. He was recruited in the Territorial Army three years ago and was deputed to Rashtriya Rifles.
"Police say the deserter may have joined Lashkar-e-Toiba. His brother is allegedly training with Hizbul Mujahideen in Pakistan," said Biplab Nath, defence spokesperson, Jammu.
"Whether he has joined Lashkar or any other terror outfit, I think it’s premature to say that, our priority right now is to apprehend him," added Biplad.
In the past, intelligence agencies have pointed to the links of some jawans with terror groups, the latest incident only reinforces that fear