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Suspected militant arrested in Kashmir

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Press Trust of India Srinagar

Security forces have arrested a suspected militant from Handwara area of Kupwara district in Jammu and Kashmir, police said today.

A joint team of army, police and CRPF conducted search operations in the orchards of Humpora in Handwara area last evening following information about the presence of militants in the area, a police official said.

During the operation, the terrorist identified as Waqar Ahmad Malik was held and 613 live rounds along with an Underbarrel Grenade Launcher (UBGL) were recovered from his possession, the official added.

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First Published: Jul 23 2018 | 8:40 PM IST

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