Srinagar, August 29: A top Hizbul Mujahideen militant was arrested by security forces in Bandipora district of North Kashmir today. Acting on specific information, police assisted by troops of 14 Rashtriya Rifles launched a joint operation in Gundpora village, 55 kms from here, and arrested Nazir Ahmad Baba alias Jan Nisar, self-styled district commander of Hizbul Mujahideen, police said.
An ak 47 rifle, four ak magazines, 120 rounds and one under barrel grenade launcher with four grenades was recovered from his possession.
—PTI—