Jammu: Security forces have arrested one militant of Hizbul Mujaheedin from Kishtwar district of Jammu and Kashmir.
Police sources here on Sunday said in a major blow to HM outfit, Police, CRPF and Army arrested one Talib Hussain, resident of Rashgwari, Tehsil Nagseni District Kishtwar.
“Talib Hussain joined terrorist ranks of HM outfit in the year 2016 and remained active along with other militants of Kishtwar and was instrumental in reviving of militancy by way of recruiting youths in militancy,” they said.
Police said later, due to some squabble with other HM militants, he left the outfit and remained at large.
“Kishtwar Police worked meticulously on the leads obtained about his whereabouts and pre empted his move to affect the revival of militancy in the area but got arrested after dodging the police and other security agencies for a long time,” they added.
A case under relevant sections has been registered and investigation started.
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