Srinagar, Mar 4 (IANS): Three terrorist associates of proscribed terror outfit LeT were arrested in Jammu and Kashmir's Shopian district on Friday and incriminating materials, including arms and ammunition, recovered from their possession, officials said.

Police said that a joint 'naka' (checkpost) party of police and Army's 44 RR was placed at Khudpora orchards.

"During Naka checking, movement of three suspects was noticed. They were challenged to stop. Instead of stopping, they started fleeing away from the spot but were chased and arrested by the alert joint party," police said.

They have been identified as Ishfaq Ahmad Dar, resident of Gadapora Shopian, Nadeem Rafiq Rather, resident of Killbal Shopian and Rouf Mushtaq Najar, resident of Wangam.

Police said a pistol, a pistol magazine, eight pistol rounds, a hand grenade, an AK magazine, and 20 live AK rounds were recovered from their possession.

Police have registered an FIR and further investigation is in progress.