Excelsior Correspondent
SRINAGAR, Mar 14: Security forces today arrested a militant in Sopore area of Baramulla district and recovered arms and ammunition from his possession.
A police spokesman said that based on specific input regarding presence of a militant in Madina Bagh Moh, Dangerpura area of Sopora, a joint cordon and search operation was launched by Sopore Police and Army (22RR) in the area.
“As the initial cordon was being laid, a militant was spotted trying to run away and attempting to break the cordon, taking cover of narrow lanes by-lanes and congested area. The movement was passed to all the troops and depending on information the mission leader re-organised the inner cordon,” he said.
“Assessing the situation the vigilant troops displayed situational awareness, extreme restraint and exceptional fire control in not opening the fire. The alert troops of the joint team managed to nab the militant thereby displaying great synergy,” he said.
He has been identified as Owais Ahmad Mir son of Nazir Ahmad Mir resident of War Mohalla Gund Brat. “During search, incriminating materials, arms and ammunition including a 9mm Pistol, 08 (9mm) rounds, a Pistol Magazine and a Chinese Grenade were recovered,” the spokesman added.
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