Srinagar, June 12 : In a joint operation Jammu and Kashmir Police and the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) on Thursday arrested a Hizbul Mujahideen militant from Handwara District’s Taharthpora area.
The Handwara police had received a tip-off regarding the presence of militants in the orchids of Sheikh Mohalla, Tarathpora, Vilgam.
Accordingly, Handwara police launched a joint operation with the 125 Battalion of CRPF. They cordoned the area and after following meticulous security drill, operation party succeeded in arresting a militant named Ghulam Nabi Sheikh.