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2 overground workers of Hizbul Mujahideen arrested in J-K

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Press Trust of India Srinagar
Police today arrested two overground workers of Hizbul Mujahideen militant outfit from Baramulla district of Jammu and Kashmir.

The overground workers of the Hizbul Mujahideen were apprehended during a search operation launched by security forces in Hail-Jageer village of Kreeri area following a tip off, a police spokesman said.

The arrested persons were identified as Asif Ali Lone and Mohammad Ashraf Khan.

Two UBGLs and an anti-tank rifle grenade were recovered at their instance, he said, adding that a case has been registered under the Arms Act against the duo and a probe was on in the matter. PTI MIJ.

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First Published: Jan 21 2015 | 10:05 PM IST

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