Two persons, including a Hizbul Mujahideen militant were arrested along with a loaded pistol and two grenades in Kulgam district of south Kashmir on Saturday, police said.
The militant, identified as Imtiyaz Ahmad Bhat, was arrested by a police party during a search operation at Tachloo village of Kulgam, 70 kms from Srinagar, they said.
A pistol, one magazine and two Chinese hand grenades were recovered from the possession of Ahmad Bhat, who is a C category militant of the terror outfit.
Ahmad Bhat was arrested after getting specific leads from a moulvi, Yassir Hussain of Saroor village of Kishtwar, who was arrested earlier in the day for suspicious movement in the area.
Further investigations into the matter are underway.
Hizbul Mujahideen militant held with arms in J-K - The Hindu
The militant, identified as Imtiyaz Ahmad Bhat, was arrested by a police party during a search operation at Tachloo village of Kulgam, 70 kms from Srinagar, they said.
A pistol, one magazine and two Chinese hand grenades were recovered from the possession of Ahmad Bhat, who is a C category militant of the terror outfit.
Ahmad Bhat was arrested after getting specific leads from a moulvi, Yassir Hussain of Saroor village of Kishtwar, who was arrested earlier in the day for suspicious movement in the area.
Further investigations into the matter are underway.
Hizbul Mujahideen militant held with arms in J-K - The Hindu
