Srinagar, Dec 20 (KNS): Police alongwith security forces have arrested two militant associates linked with proscribed militant outfit JeM and recovered incriminating materials including ammunition from their possession.

"Acting on specific input, Pulwama police along with 55RR and 182BN CRPF apprehended 02 militant associates linked with proscribed militant outfit JeM. They have been identified as Umer Ramzan son of Mohd Ramzan Wani resident of Brabandina and Javid Ah Mala son of Ali Mohd resident of Khelan. Incriminating materials including ammunition were recovered from their possession," a police spokesman said in a statement. 

He said that during the preliminary investigation, it was revealed that both the arrested militant associates were in touch with JeM commanders & were involved in transportation of arms & ammunition. "Besides, they were providing shelter and other logistic support to the active terrorists operating in Awantipora & Tral areas," the spokesman said. 

"Accordingly, a case under relevant sections of law has been registered in Police Station Litter and further investigation has been taken up," he added. (KNS)