Srinagar Feb 03 (KNS): Awantipora  police on today have claimed to have arrested four militant associates linked to proscribed militant  outfit JeM.

The police have identified them as Mohd Amin, Mohd Rafiq and Fayaz Lone residents of Khrew and Maqbool Dar resident of Awantipora.

Statement issued to KNS reads as “as per police records they are involved in assisting the active Millitant  of proscribed outfit JeM operating in the areas of Awantipora.Click Here To Follow Our WhatsApp Channel

As per the investigations, they were providing logistic support and shelter to the active millitants  of JeM  including  JeM Commander Qari Yasir and his other terror associates who were recently killed in an encounter at Awantipora.

The police spokesman in a statement said  cases under relevant sections of law stands registered at respective police stations and further investigation in the matter is in progress.

Police is also investigating the role of four other persons for their involvement in supporting terror related activities in the area and providing support to the active terrorists of the area. (KNS).