An over ground worker (OGW) of Hizbul Mujahideen (HM) outfit was arrested in Handwara of Jammu and Kashmir on Tuesday.
Based on a tip-off, the Handwara police and 30 Rashtriya Rifles (RR), in a joint operation, arrested him.
A few ammunition was also recovered from his possession.
He has been identified as Fayaz Ahmad Bhat, a resident of Pandithpora village.
The security forces also destroyed his hideout.
More details are awaited.