"Two OGWs involved in the killing of 85-year-old Ghulam Mohammad have been arrested by police in Awantipora area," a police spokesman said.
The arrested persons were identified as Ishfaq Ahmed Dar and Lateef Ahmed Dar, he said.
"The duo along with a local Hizb militant Riyaz Naikoo killed Ghulam Mohammad Dar when he was coming out of Masjid after offering prayers on March 8 this year," the spokesman said.
A Chinese pistol used in the crime was recovered from the possession of the arrested persons, he said adding police had launched a manhunt to nab Naikoo.
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