2 workers of Hizbul Mujahideen arrested in J-K

January 21, 2015 22:08

The police today arrested two overground workers of Hizbul Mujahideen militant outfit from Baramulla district of Jammu and Kashmir.

The overground workers of the Hizbul Mujahideen were apprehended during a search operation launched by security forces in Hail-Jageer village of Kreeri area following a tip off, a police spokesman said.

The arrested persons were identified as Asif Ali Lone and Mohammad Ashraf Khan.

Two UBGLs and an anti-tank rifle grenade were recovered at their instance, he said, adding that a case has been registered under the Arms Act against the duo and a probe was on in the matter.

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