Militant arrested in J&K’s Shopian

A pistol, two magazines and 12 rounds were recovered from his possession

June 12, 2020 01:28 pm | Updated 01:28 pm IST - Srinagar

Security forces on Friday arrested a militant during a search operation in Shopian district of Jammu and Kashmir, a defence spokesman said.

Acting on specific intelligence input about the presence of militants in Asthan Mohalla area of Shopian in South Kashmir, security forces launched a cordon and search operation there early this morning, defence spokesman Col. Rajesh Kalia said.

He said during the search operation, one militant was apprehended.

A pistol, two magazines and 12 rounds were recovered from his possession, the spokesman said.

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