Srinagar 08 Aug: A joint party of government forces apprehended a militant last evening in south Kashmir’s Awantipora, police said on Wednesday.
Police identified the arrested militant as Abdul Majid Shah, son of Ghulam Mohammad Shah, a resident of Iqbal Colony Pattan Baramulla.
“He was travelling in a car bearing registration number DL9CM0213 and was on way to meet other militants active in the area,” police said adding “on his personal search Arms & ammunition and other incriminating material was recovered.”
During questioning, police said he revealed that “he is in touch with the other militants of the area who are planning militant strikes.”
A case FIR No 133/2018 under section 7/25 Arms act has been registered in Police Station Awantipora.
(Agencies)
