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J-K: Hizbul Mujahideen OGW arrested

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ANI Handwara (Jammu and Kashmir) [India]

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.

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First Published: Jan 16 2018 | 7:26 PM IST

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