Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, May 5: A militant of Hizbul Mujahideen was arrested in Doda district and one pistol recovered from him today.
Acting on an information about one suspected militant in Tanta village, police, along with the Army and CRPF launched a joint operation in the area today. SSP Doda Mumtaz Ahmad told the Excelsior.
During the operation, the militant tried to escape from cordon and was apprehended after a long chase, he said.
On his questioning, he was identified as Tanveer Malik, a militant of Hizbul Mujahideen.
One Chinese pistol and 10 rounds of ammunition was recovered from him.
He was reportedly missing from home since February 9 this year and his missing report was lodged at the Doda police station, the SSP Doda said.
A case has been registered under Section 7/25 Arms Act and further investigation is underway.
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