Srinagar, Feb 12 (IANS): Acting on a specific tip-off, the police im central Kashmir's Budgam district arrested five terror associates and seized arms and ammunition and other incriminating material from their possession.
A police statement said these individuals have been identified as Shahnawaz Ahmad Wani, Nasir Ahmad Wani, Bilal Ahmad Khan and Irfan Ahmad Pathan, all residents of Gundipora Beerwah, and Ali Mohd Bhat, a resident of Warihama Beerwah.
According to the police, after preliminary enquiry, it was found that these terror associates were affiliated to the terror outfit ISJK and were involved in providing shelter and logistic support to militants.
"A case under relevant sections of the law has been registered against the accused and further investigation is on," the police said.