Shahabuddin to be quizzed for links with Hizb

A terrorist belonging to the Hizbul had revealed that he had supplied pistols and rifles to him in New Delhi.

The problems for RJD MP Shahabuddin seem to be far from over as the Jammu and Kashmir Police are likely to question him for his alleged links with the Hizbul Mujahideen.

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The police claims that he had received two consignments of arms from Kupwara in early 2000, which included AK rifles as well.

During interrogation, a terrorist belonging to the Hizbul Mujahideen had revealed that he had supplied pistols and rifles to him in New Delhi.

Shahabuddin is currently in judicial custody after his arrest last year in connection with various cases, including murder and abductions.

They said that they had earlier asked the Bihar Police to help in tracing the MP, but could not manage to get him.

"We were conveyed by our Bihar counterparts that the MP was not traceable," a senior officer, engaged with the investigation, said.