Hizbul associate held in Doda

Srinagar: A day after Hizbul Mujahideen’s Chief operational commander Riyaz Naikoo was killed in Kashmir, the government forces on Thursday arrested an over ground worker of the outfit from Doda district of Jammu division. The 22-year-old man arrested has been identified as Raqib Alam from Swanda village.
“The other day we had arrested Hizbul Mujahideen militant Tanveer Ahmad in Doda district in a case under Sections 120 B,122 of the Indian Penal Code, 7/25 IAA of Unlawful Activities Act. During questioning, he disclosed the name of Raqib Alam and his association with Hizbul militant Haroon, who was killed in an encounter in January,” police officer said.
“Raqib was picked up by a joint team of police and army on Thursday. During questioning, Raqib confessed that he had hidden a pistol and a wireless set given to him by the militants. He was taken to Shiva village from where recoveries were made,” he added.