Srinagar: A ‘hybrid’ militant and an OGW of Lashkar-e-Toiba have been arrested in North Kashmir’s Baramulla district on Friday, Police said.
They have been identified as Ashiq Hossain Lone, son of Gh Nabi Lone – resident of Hyder Mohalla Ushkara area of Baramulla and OGW as Uzair Amin Ganie, son of Mohd Amin Ganie – resident of Kanthbagh Baramulla.
One pistol, one pistol magazine, 08 live rounds of 9 mm pistol and 2 HE 36 grenades were recovered from the possession of Ashiq Hussain Lone while as 2 UBGL grenades were recovered from the possession of OGW Uzair Amin Ganie, police said.
In a statement, the police said that a joint forces of Baramulla Police, Army 46 RR, 53 Bn CRPF & 2nd Bn SSB established routine MVCP near Hilltop Cheradari Baramulla. During checking the party observed movement of two unknown persons who were coming towards Cheradari.
"The duo tried to flee from the spot. However both the individuals were tactfully apprehended," the statement reads.
A case under sections of Arms & UA (P) Acts stands registered in Police Station Baramulla and investigation taken up, the statement added.
(GNS)
