3 militant associates held in Kupwara, arms recovered: Army

Sopore, August 11: Army on Tuesday claimed to have arrested three militant associates from north Kashmir’s Kupwara village and recovered arms and ammunition from their possession.

Army in a tweet said, a joint operation was launched late yesterday evening on Police inputs at Lalpora Kupwara. During the search three suspected were apprehended.

The army tweet further reads , One AK 47 and 2 pistols with magazines and ammunition were recovered form their possession.

Meanwhile, a police officer also confirmed this development to and said operation in the area is in process. He said more arrests are expected. The officer said a case in this regard has been registered and investment has set into motion. (KD)