Awantipora: Police on Tuesday claimed to have arrested two Al Badr militant associates and recovered Rs 6 lakh from their possession in south Kashmir’s Pulwama district.
The duo identified as Rayees-ul-Hassan, a resident of Gadikhal Awantipora and Mushtaq Ahmad Mir of Dadsara Awantipora, were intercepted by forces at Ladhoo crossing early this morning while they were traveling on a scooty from Shopian to Khrew, a police statement said.
Acting on a specific information Awantipora Police and Security Forces today morning during wee hours arrested 02 terror associates at Ladhoo Crossing when the duo were travelling on Scooty from Shopian to Khrew.
Indian currency worth Rs 6 lakh meant to fund militants and the scooty bearing number JK01AC 4035 used to ferry them has also been seized, police said.

Besides, a case under relevant sections of Unlawful Activities Act has been registered in Police Station Khrew while investigation is going on.

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