Srinagar, Dec 22:Security forces arrested a terrorist associate during a cordon and search operation in Wuyan Khrew area of Awantipora in south Kashmir Pulwama district and recovered arms and ammunition from his possession, police said on Monday.
As per news agency Kashmir News Corner KNC that the operation was jointly carried out by Awantipora Police, the Army’s 50 Rashtriya Rifles and CRPF’s 185 Battalion.
The arrested person has been identified as Javid Ahmad Hajam, son of Abdul Rashid Hajam, a resident of Gulab Bagh Tral. During the search, security forces recovered a pistol and five live rounds of ammunition, police said.
The arrested associate was involved in providing logistical support and transporting arms and ammunition to terrorists active in Pampore, Tral and Awantipora areas.
A case has been registered under relevant sections of law and further investigation is underway, police added.—(KNC)