Srinagar: Security forces have arrested a militant associate of the Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) in Bandipora district of Kashmir, police said on Thursday.
On specific information regarding the movement of militants in Aloosa area of Bandipora, in north Kashmir, a special checkpoint was established near Canal Road Aloosa, by security forces, a police spokesperson said.
During checking, one militant associate linked with LeT was apprehended, he said.
The spokesperson identified the associate as Jamshed Ahmad Bhat, a resident of Aloosa Bandipora.
Incriminating material, ammunition and explosives, including a Chinese grenade and 12 live AK-47 rounds, were seized from him, the spokesperson said.
A case has been registered, he added.

KR Desk