Police arrests Al Badr militant in Handwara

Police on Friday arrested a militant associated with Al Badr in Handwara’s Chattipora area.

Police spokesperson said “On specific information a joint Nakka of Police, Army and CRPF was laid at Handwara’s Chattipora crossing at 2.30 p.m. During checking a suspicious person was intercepted and while searching a pistol and two grenades were recovered from him.”

Police has identified the militant as Sajjad Ahmad Dar s/o Abdul Hamid Dar r/o Rohumu Pulwama.

“Sajjad had recently joined Al Badr militant outfit,” police further said.

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