The Shopian Police along with 62 Rashtriya Rifles (RR) and 18th bn Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) on Monday arrested a Hizbul militant from Jammu and Kashmir's Zainapora village.
He has been identified as Shahid Ahmad Wani who is a resident of Pulwama's Kani Gam.
The police recovered one Chinese pistol, nine rounds, one magazine and a vehicle from him.
An investigation is underway.
Further details are awaited.