Srinagar, May 18: Security forces today arrested a militant of Harkat-ul-Mujahideen outfit in Bandipora district of north kashmir, a police spokesman said.
Police along with troops of 13 Rashtriya Rifles and 45 battalion of CRPF arrested the militant Showkat Ahmad Dar, a resident of Naidkhai, from Ghol Tangpora in Sumbal, 40 kms from here, the spokesman said.
He said a pistol, two grenades, one AK-47 magazine with 16 rounds was recovered from his possession.
A case under section 7/25 arms act was registered against the militant in Police station Sumbal, the spokesman said.
–Agencies