Joint Forces arrest Hizb militant from Khrew area of Pampore

AWANTIPORA — J-K Police on Wednesday claimed that joint forces apprehended a militant in Sharshali Khrew area of saffron town Pampore.

A police official said that based on specific information, Awantipora Police, soldiers from 50 RR and CRPF 185 Battalion launched a joint cordon and search operation during morning hours in Sharshali Khrew area of Police district Awantipora.

“During the search operation, joint forces observed some suspicious movement in the orchard area which was under cordon. The joint forces noticed a suspected person, who was trying to escape but was empowered and apprehended,” the official said.

“He was identified as Sahil Manzoor of Tulbagh Pampore who is affiliated with militant outfit Hizbul Mujahideen. Incriminating material including arms and ammunition was recovered from his possession,” the police official said.