LeT militant arrested with arms in Tral: officials

The government forces on Monday arrested a militant in the Tral area of south Kashmir’s Pulwama district.

According to an official statement provided to Kashmir News Observer (KNO), security forces launched a search operation in the orchards of Pinglish village following intelligence about the presence of a militant.

During the operation, a militant associated with Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) was apprehended, and a pistol along with ammunition was recovered from his possession.

The arrested individual has been identified as Irshad Ahmad Chopan, a resident of Lurgam, Tral. Police officials stated that Chopan was involved in several criminal activities, including the attack on a non-local laborer in Tral last month.

The official added that further investigations are underway. (KNO)

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