Jammu: A 22-year-old Hizbul Mujahideen overground worker was arrested, and a pistol and a wireless set were recovered from him in Doda district on Thursday, officials said.
The arrest came after acting on information by 27-year-old Tanveer Ahmed, who was held at the Tantana village in Gundana area of Doda on Wednesday, the officials said.
Ahmed had disclosed the name of Alam regarding his association with Hiz militant Haroon, who was killed in an encounter in January, according to the officials.
Alam was picked up by a joint team of police and the Army in Sawanda area, the officials said.
During interrogation, Alam revealed that he had hidden a pistol and a wireless set given to him by the militants. He was taken to the Shiva village, where a pistol, a wireless set were recovered from the spot, the officials said, adding that further interrogation was on. PTI

Press Trust of India