SRINAGAR: An Over Ground Worker (OGW) of Al-Badar militant outfit was arrested along with a pistol in Kupwara district of north Kashmir, police said today.
Bashir Ahmad Dar, a resident of Pohrupeth village, was arrested by a police checking squad at Sagipora crossing in Handwara area, 80 kms from here, last evening, a police official said.
He said a Chinese pistol with seven rounds was recovered from the possession of the OGW at the time of his arrest.
A case has been registered against the arrested person and further investigations are on in this regard, the official added. (AGENCIES)