Srinagar: Security forces on Thursday arrested three terrorist associates in the Hajin Kralgund area of Handwara in North Kashmir.
According to sources, a joint team of police, army, and CRPF conducted a search operation that led to the arrests.
The apprehended individuals have been identified as Mohd Iqbal Pandith, son of Shareef Din Pandith of Bunpora Langate; Sajad Ahmad Shah, son of Bashir Ahmad Shah of Chekparin; and Ishfaq Ahmad Malik, son of Shabir Ahmad Malik of Kralgund.
Authorities recovered one pistol, two pistol rounds, 20 AK rounds, and 20 posters from their possession.
A case has been registered by the police, and investigations are currently underway.
