An active terrorist of Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT)-The Resistance Front (TRF) was arrested by security forces in Wahadan area of South Kashmir’s Anantnag district on Monday.
The terrorist has been identified as Hafiz Abdullah Malik, a resident of Ganjipora and he was active since September 25 this year, the police said.
A senior police officer said that based on specific information, a search operation was launched at Wahadan area of Aishmuqam by joint forces of Jammu and Kashmir Police and army’s 3RR (Rashtriya Rifles) during wee hours.
A pistol and seven rounds were recovered from Malik’s possession at the time of his arrest.
As per officials, following the interrogation, the terrorist led search parties to Katsu forest. The security forces recovered one AK-47, two magazines along with 40 rounds from the spot.