Police arrest wanted stone pelter in Kupwara

Srinagar, Aug.17 (ANI): Police in Kupwara sector of Jammu and Kashmir arrested a wanted stone pelter on Tuesday while raiding a house in Trehgam area.

The accused namely Adil Manzoor Bhat son of Manzoor Ahmad Bhat resident of Trehgam was arrested when the police was carrying out the raid in search of some wanted stone pelters.

"During the raid the police party was fired upon by some unidentified militants under the cover of darkness, resulting in injury to one Sg. Ct Abdul Ahad in his left shoulder," said a release.

The injured has been shifted to hospital for treatment. (ANI)