Jammu and Kashmir Police on Wednesday arrested a former militant, who was absconding for the past 12 years, from Kishtwar district.
“Kishtwar police have apprehended a former militant, who was evading arrest for the last 12 years,” said a police spokesperson.
He was identified as Nazir Ahmed, son of Noor Mohammand Gorsi, a resident of Budhar Bonjwah in Kishtwar.
“On a specific information through reliable sources, a special team from Jawalapur police post was constituted. The team led by sub-inspector Moin Khan raided the suspected locations and arrested the absconder,” he added.
He was wanted in a case registered under sections 307 of the IPC and 7/27 of the Arms Act.
“The former militant was later produced in the Kishtwar session court and accordingly on the orders of the court, was sent to judicial custody,” he added.