Terrorist associate arrested along with arms, ammunition in Handwara

Security forces on Tuesday claimed to have arrested a terrorist associate in Handwara along with arms and ammunition.

A spokesperson said that during a cordon and search operation in Bongam Chogul area of Handwara, security forces apprehended a terrorist associate namely Ashiq Hussain Wani of Sopore.

The statement reads that a pistol along with a magazine and seven live rounds were also recovered from his possession.

“A case FIR No. 200/2024 under relevant sections has been registered in police station Handwara and investigation is underway,” it reads.