Militant associate arrested in south Kashmir’s Kulgam: Police

Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir Police on Wednesday claimed to have arrested a militant associate south Kashmir’s Kulgam district on Wednesday.

A police spokesman said that he has been identified as Zubair Ahmed Ganai resident of Subhanpura Kulgam.

“As per police records he has been assisting the active militants of proscribed outfit LeT operating in district Kulgam,” said the spokesman.

“As per the investigation, he was involved in providing logistic support, shelter to LeT militants operating in the area besides assisting them in transportation and travel,” he said.

“Incriminating materials including ammunition and mobile phones were recovered from his possession. Vehicle Maruti-800 bearing registration number JK 03B-0473 used for the transportation of militants has also been seized,” he added.

“Case FIR number 03/2020 under the relevant section of law has been registered at Police Station Qaimoh and further investigation in the matter is in progress,” said a police spokesman. (KL)