Militant held, arms recovered in North Kashmir

SRINAGAR: Security forces today arrested a militant and recovered arms and ammunition in North Kashmir district of Baramulla.

A CRPF spokesperson told reporters that following specific information about movement of a militant,  33-battalion of Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) and State police established a checkpoint at Janbazpora in Baramulla in North Kashmir.

He said a vehicle was intercepted at the checkpoint and during checking security forces recovered one pistol, two pistol magazines and one hand grenade. One militant, who was driving the vehicle, was immediately taken into custody, he added. (AGENCIES)