Three Hizbul associates arrested in Pulwama
Srinagar: Three militant associates of the Hizbul Mujahideen outfit have been arrested from south Kashmir’s Pulwama district, police said on Monday.
They were arrested in Awantipora area of south Kashmir district, a police official said.
He said the three have been identified as Aadil Rasool Ganie, a resident of Batagund and Riyaz Ahmad Bhat and Mohammad Isaq Bhat – both residents of Tral Payeen.
They were involved in providing shelter, logistics and other kind of support to militants operating in the areas of Tral, the official said.
He said a case has been registered and further investigation is underway. (PTI)
Press Trust of India
