Srinagar, (GNS): Police on Thursday claimed to have arrested a hybrid militant affiliated with the outfit Al-Badr in South Kashmir’s Awantipora.
In a statement issued to GNS, the police said that on specific information regarding the movement of militants in Beigund, Awantipora, Police along with Army (42RR) & CRPF (130Bn) established a joint checkpoint in the said area. During checking, one hybrid militant identified as Aamir Ahmed Parray son of Abdul Rashid Parray resident of Kashwa Chitragam, Shopian, linked with the outfit Al-Badr was arrested.
The police spokesman further stated that Incriminating materials, arms & ammunition including a pistol & 4 pistol rounds were recovered from his possession.
In this connection, a case under relevant sections of law was registered and an investigation has been initiated, reads the statement. (GNS)