The Jammu Kashmir Police on Sunday claimed to have arrested a newly active militant of outfit Lashkar-i-Taiba in South Kashmir Anantnag district.
In a statement, the Jammu Kashmir Police said that during a surprise Naka, movement of a suspicious person was noticed, who was apprehended tactfully by the “alert” police party.
The Police identified the person as Shahid Thoker son of Mohammed Iqbal Thoker resident of Nossipora Keegam Shopian.
“Incriminating materials and one Pistol was recovered from his possession while further investigation has been launched,” the Police presser read.