Four militant associates linked with Jaish-e-Muhammadmilitant outfit were arrested in Awantipora tehsil of south Kashmir’s Pulwamadistrict, officials said Tuesday.
An official identified as Shabir Ahmad Parray, Sheeraz AhmadDar, Shafat Ahmad Mir and Ishfaq Ahmad Shah – all residents of Bathen area ofKhrew.
They were involved in providing shelter, logistics and otherkind of support to the active militants of JeM operating in the areas of Khrewand forest areas of Tral, he said.
Incriminating material including explosive material andammunition were recovered on their disclosure in Bathen area, said theofficial, adding that a case under FIR No. 18/2020 under relevant sections oflaw has been registered at Police Station Khrew.