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Two JeM militants arrested in Jammu and Kashmir's Kupwara district

Two Jaish-e-Muhammad (JeM) militants were arrested in a joint operation by the security forces in Kupwara district of Jammu and Kashmir on Thursday

An army jawan takes position during an attack on army camp at Langate in Kupwara. (Photo: Twitter/@ANI_news)

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IANS Srinagar

Two Jaish-e-Muhammad (JeM) militants were arrested in a joint operation by the security forces in Kupwara district of Jammu and Kashmir on Thursday.

Police sources said that acting on a tip off, security forces jointly carried out an operation in the border Kupwara district during which two JeM militants were arrested.

"One AK-47 rifle, one AK magazine, two grenades, 30 AK rounds and cash worth Rs 7 lakh were recovered from their possessions.

"Further investigation is on", police sources added.

--IANS

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First Published: Sep 10 2020 | 12:52 PM IST

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