Youth carrying ammunition held in Tral village, says police
Srinagar: Police Thursday claimed to have arrested a youth in Tral area of Pulwama and recovered some ammunition from his possession.
An official said that a youth identified as Irshad Ahmad Reshi was held by police in Tral Payeen area.
He said that some ammunition including 8 detonators and one walkie talkie was recovered from his possession.
The official said that further investigation has been initiated in the matter.
Meanwhile, police arrested a Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) militant in Budgam district of central Kashmir, officials said on Thursday.
Tariq Ahmad Bhat was arrested during a ‘naka’ checking late on Wednesday night, the police officials said.
They said a pistol and some incriminating material were recovered from his possession.
Bhat had reportedly joined militant ranks in September this year. (with inputs from PTI)
Press Trust of India
