Hizb Militant Associate Arrested Along With Arms And Ammunition In Poonch

Poonch: Security forces on Tuesday arrested one militant associate belonging to Hizb-ul-Mujahideen oufit along with arms and ammunition in Mangnar village or Poonch district.

Officials told that in a joint operation launched by Police and army one militant associate was arrested in Mangar village. He has been identified as Mohd Khalil Lone son of Dawood Lone resident of Bandipora district of Kashmir.

During searches, one pistol and mobile phone (With Pak SIM) was recovered from his possession, they said.

As per the sources arrested militant associate is associated with Hizb outfit and was probably involved in facilitating militants during infiltration.(GNS)