Police claimed to have arrested two hybrid militants and an associate from Srinagar and Budgam district along with arms and ammunition.
The police along with army (53RR) apprehended a hybrid terrorist and his associate in Pakharpora area of the district. The duo has been identified as Tanveer Ahmad Bhat of Karapora Charar-Sharief, (a hybrid terrorist) and his associate Yawer Maqbool Ganai of Karapora Charar-Sharief.
“Preliminary investigation revealed that the arrested duo was operating under the banner of proscribed terror outfit LeT/ TRF in Pakherpora area,” the spokesman said adding that from the possession of arrested persons, one pistol, one magazine, nine rounds and other incriminating material has been recovered.
A case under relevant sections of law has been registered and further investigation has been taken up.
In another operation, the police said a hybrid terrorist of TRF, Mohammad Yawar Rangrez of Firdousabad, Batmaloo, was arrested by Srinagar police along with one hand grenade.