Information About Incident 24027-40890-92615 in Muzaffarabad Pakistan

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Authorities in Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK) are reported to have arrested eight terrorists in Muzaffarabad, including Mohammad Yousuf Shah alias Syed Salahuddin, chief of the Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) and chairman of the United Jehad Council.

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Authorities in Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK) are reported to have arrested eight terrorists in Muzaffarabad, including Mohammad Yousuf Shah alias Syed Salahuddin, chief of the Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) and chairman of the United Jehad Council. According to Times of India, they were arrested a few days ago for protesting against Pakistan President Pervez Musharraf's Kashmir policy. According to a local news agency, they termed Gen. Musharraf's Kashmir policy as anti-Kashmiri and alleged that despite knowing the US tilt towards India, the Pakistan Government was looking at Bush for a resolution to the Kashmir issue. However, no official Pakistani confirmation was possible.;

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24027-40890-92615 3/12/2006 Pakistan Hizb-ul-Mujahideen chief Syed Salahuddin arrested in PoK

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24027-40890-92615 3/12/2006 Pakistan arrest Muzaffarabad