Srinagar, May 24 (KNS): Police in Budgam along with security forces on sunday claimed to have arrested four militant associates including top militant associate of LeT and recovered arms and ammunition from their possession.

According to Police spokesman, on a credible input, Budgam police along with 53RR have arrested four militant associates identified as Waseem Ganie  resident of Hardulatina Beerwah,  Faruk Ahmad Dar, Mohd Yasin and Azharudin Mir all residents of Kandoora Beerwah .

Incriminating materials including arms and ammunition were recovered from their possession.

As per the police records, they were involved in providing logistic support and shelter to the active terrorists of LeT operating in the area.

Case FIR No. 126/2020 under relevant sections of law has been registered in Police Station Beerwah and further investigation in the matter is in progress, spokesman said in a statement(KNS)