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‘Militant associate’ arrested in Kupwara, 10 grenades, 182 bullets recovered: Police

Kupwara: Army and police have recovered ten grenades and 182 rounds of an Ak-47 rifle from a “militant associate” who was arrested in Kralpora area in the north Kashmir’s Kupwara district, official sources said on Tuesday.

They said army 160 Territorial Army and SOG Kralpora arrested the “militant associate” Abdul Ahad Lone based on specific information. “10 grenades and 182 Ak-47 rounds” have been recovered from his possession. They said the middle-aged man was associated with Al-Badr formerly.

A police officer confirmed the arrest and said that further investigations are underway. (GNS)

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