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Jammu and Kashmir: 2 overground workers of Jaish-e-Mohammad arrested in Shopian

The arrested duo have been identified as Zahoor Ahmad Koka and Uzair Ahmad Dar, both residents of Zainpora area in the district. 

Edited by: India TV News Desk New Delhi Published on: April 20, 2020 14:16 IST
2 overground workers of Jaish-e-Mohammad arrested in Shopian
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2 overground workers of Jaish-e-Mohammad arrested in Shopian

Security forces apprehended two overground workers of Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) militant outfit from Shopian district of Jammu and Kashmir on Monday, officials said. A joint team of security forces led by police arrested the two overground workers of Jaish during vehicle checking at Wachi in Shopian, a police official said. 

 
The arrested duo have been identified as Zahoor Ahmad Koka and Uzair Ahmad Dar, both residents of Zainpora area in the district. 

One pistol and two hand grenades were recovered from the possession of the two OGWs, the official said. 

He said a case under unlawful activities prevention act has been registered against them. 

(With PTI inputs)

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