Police arrest militant aide in Sopore

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By HT Online Editor

On 08 Mar 2022 23:38:32

Srinagar, March 8: Police on Tuesday claimed to have arrested a militant associate in Sopore Township in north Kashmir’s Baramulla district, officials said.

One Ak-56 rifle, a magazine and 30 live cartridges were recovered from him, police said.

Acting on a tip-off about the movement of anti-national elements, a joint team of police, 32 RR and 92 BN CRPF launched a cordon and search operation in the Nadihal area of the Baramulla district and was arrested one militant associate.

He was identified as Firdous Ahmad Wani a resident of Check Seri Pattan.

Police have registered a case under the Indian Arms Act in Police Station Panzalla and further investigation has been taken up.

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