J&K: Militant module unearthed in Kulgam, Hizbul, LeT men arrested

In a crackdown on terror module, the Security forces arrested two Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) and on Hizbul Mujahideen militant in Jammu and Kashmir, in last three days.

The three ultras were arrested from Kulgam district of Jammu and Kashmir. 

The LeT militants have been identified as Khursheed Ahmad Dar and Haziq Rather. One pistol, some ammunition and a live grenade were recovered from their possession.

A joint party of the police, the Army and the CRPF established a check-point and nabbed the two militants, who were riding a motorcycle, said Inspector General of Police Kashmir Munir Khan.

Another arrested militant has been identified as Rameez Yatoo, and arms and ammunition were recovered from his home.

On Saturday, security forces killed two  Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) top commanders including a prime recruiter in an encounter at Litter village of South Kashmir's Pulwama district.

Last week, A Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) commander was killed in an encounter in Ladoora area of Baramulla.