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Srinagar, Feb 16: Jammu and Kashmir Police in Kupwara apprehended a militant associate with arms and ammunition on Friday. 

“Today on 16/02/2024 police Kupwara apprehended one person whose identity was ascertained as Asif Mushtaq Wani son of Mushtaq Ahmed Wani resident of Galizoo Kupwara at a surprise Naka checking jointly established by Police Kupwara, PC Kupwara, 47RR and 162 CRPF near BEd college Dragmullah”, reads a statement.

“The person tried to escape on seeking the alert joint security forces party , however he was apprehended after putting hectic efforts. On the search of the said person one Pistol Chinese Make, one pistol magazine and 6 pistol rounds were recovered from his possession”, reads the statement. 

“In this regard case FIR No 37/2024 under relevant sections of law has been registered in police station Kupwara and investigation has been taken up”, reads the statement further.(GNS)