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Two JeM militant associates arrested in Pulwama, says police

A deployment of armed forces personnel in Pulwama's Kakapora. [FPK File Photo]

Pulwama: Police on Monday claimed to have arrested two militant associates of the Jaish-i-Muhammad outfit in south Kashmir’s Pulwama district.

Pulwama police with the assistance of 55 RR and 182 Bn CRPF arrested two militant associates of outfit Jaish-i-Mohmmad involved in providing shelter, logistics, and other support to the militants as well as in transporting of arms/ammunition and explosive material for the militants in Awantipora and Tral areas.

The arrested militant associates were in touch with JeM commanders and were involved in the transportation of arms/ammunition and were providing other logistic support to strengthen the militant network, they said.

As per the statement arrested militant associates have been identified as Umer Ramzan, son of M Ramzan Wani, a resident of Brabandina, and Javid Ahmed Mala, son of Ali Mohd, a resident of Khelan.

Incriminate material has been recovered from them, police said, adding, a case under relevant sections of law stands registered against them in Police Station litter.

 

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