Active TRF/ LeT militant arrested in Anantnag, arms and ammunition recovered

Srinagar, November 08:An active militant of TRF/ Lashker-e-Toiba was arrested by security forces in Wahadan area of South Kashmir’s Anantnag district on Monday.

A senior police officer said that based on specific information, a search operation was launched at Wahadan area of Aishmuqam by joint forces of Police and army’s 3RR during wee hours.

The officer further said that during search operation one Active militant identified as Hafiz Abdulla Malik resident of Ganjipora was arrested.

From his possession one Pistol and seven rounds were also recovered. He was active since 25 Sep this year, the officer added.

Meanwhile, interrogating him, he led search parties to Katsu Forest where security forces recovered an AK-47, 02 magazine along with 40 rounds from the spot, the officer added.(GNS)