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Al-Badr militant associate arrested in Pulwama, arms and ammo recovered: Police

Srinagar jail. [FPK File Photo/ Vikar Syed]

Srinagar: Police on Tuesday claimed to have arrested militant associate of Al-Badr militant oufit in south Kashmir Pulama district.

In a statement, the police said that Police in Pulwama along with Army (55RR) and CRPF (182/183 BN) at a joint checkpoint established at Bandzoo Crossing arrested one active militant associate linked with proscribed militant outfit Al-Badr and recovered incriminating materials, arms/ammunition including a pistol from his possession.

The police spokesman identified him as Yawar Bashir Dar son of Bashir Ahmad resident of Arigam Pulwama. In this regard, a Case vide FIR No. 358/2022 under relevant sections of law stands registered in Police Station Pulwama and further investigation is in progress, reads the statement.

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