Two militants arrested, arms seized in Kashmir

Srinagar, Dec 17 (UNI) Security forces apprehended two militants, one belonging to the pro-Pakistan Hizbul Mujahideen, in Kulgam area of Anantnag district in south Kashmir today, police said.

During a routine checking, police, along with the Rashtriya Rifles (RR) and the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel, apprehended a suspected militant, identified as Mohammad Shafi Dar, a resident of Sonigam in Kulgam area, at Balsoo village today. Two .303 rifles, one .303 magazine, one 12 bore double barrel gun, 47 rounds of SLR ammunition and 97 rounds of .303 ammunition were seized on his instance from paddy fields at Sonigam.

Security forces also arrested a Hizb militant identified as Reyaz Ahmad Shah, a resident of Sangran Dooru, from Wanpoh village.

Police said militants fired upon the security forces at Akigam village in Kulgam area. The fire was effectively retaliated, but the militants managed to escape from the spot, they added.

Security forces seized five hand grenades from Ganderbal area on the city outskirts yesterday.

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