Showkat Ahmad Lone was arrested by security forces during an operation in Kulgam, 75 kms from here, a police official said.
One pistol and four rounds were recovered from Lone's possession, he said.
Lone, who was working as overground worker for Hizbul Mujahideen, was believed to be a close associate of outfit's comander Riyaz Naikoo, the official said.
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