Srinagar : Security forces have arrested three overground workers (OWGs) of militants and recovered explosives and ammunition from their possession in Bandipora district of Kashmir, police said today.
Acting on a tip off, police and Army launched cordon and search operation in the orchards of Wangipora in Bandipora last evening, a police official said.
He said during the search operation, three persons — Altaf Ahmad Mir, Irshad Ahmad Mir and Waseem Ahmad Dar — were arrested.
Two hand grenades, one AK-47 magazine and 15 AK-47 rounds were seized from their possession, the official said.
A case has been registered against the trio and further investigations taken up, he added. (Agencies)
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