Al-Badr hybrid militant arrested

Excelsior Correspondent

Srinagar, July 7: Police today said that they arrested a hybrid militant affiliated with Al-Badr in South Kashmir’s Awantipora area.
Police said that on specific information regarding movement of militants in Beigund, Awantipora, Police along with 42 RR of Army and 130 Battalion of CRPF established a joint checkpoint in the area.
During checking, one hybrid militant identified as Aamir Ahmed Parray son of Abdul Rashid Parray, resident of Kashwa Chitragam, Shopian, linked with outfit Al-Badr was arrested.
The police spokesman stated that incriminating materials, arms and ammunition including a pistol and 4 pistol rounds were recovered from his possession.
“In this connection, a case under relevant Sections of law was registered and investigation initiated”, read the statement.