Two militant associates arrested in south Kashmir

SRINAGAR — Security forces arrested two militant associates in Kulgam district of south Kashmir, police said on Saturday.

They said Kulgam Police, along with the Army’s 1 Rashtriya Rifles and the 18 battalion CRPF, apprehended two militant associates at a checkpoint at Matalhama Chowk, Thokerpora, Qaimoh.

The arrested persons were identified as Bilal Ahmad Bhat and Mohammad Ismail Bhat, both residents of Thokerpora, Qaimoh.

“After a search, arms, ammunition, including two pistols, 25 pistol rounds, and two pistol magazines were recovered from their possession,” police said.

Police said a case under relevant sections of law was registered in Police Station Qaimoh and investigation has been initiated.