Sopore: Two active ‘hybrid’ militants were arrested during a CASO (Cordon and Search operation) along with one pistol, magazine, 08 pistol rounds and a grenade in Botingoo area of Sopore, North Kashmir’s Baramulla district, police said on Wednesday evening.
An official said that a joint team of police, Army’s 22 RR and CRPF’s 179 BN arrested two active hybrid militants during a cordon and search operation.
They have been identified as Imtiyaz Ahmad Ganai, son of Abdul Rahim Ganai and Waseem Ahmad Lone, son of Ghulam Rasool Lone—both residents of Botingoo. However, their age was not mentioned.
Meanwhile, a case under relevant sections of law has been registered in Police Station Sopore and further investigation has been taken up in this regard.
(KNO)
