J&K: LeT terrorist arrested in Bandipora, arms and ammunition recovered

A Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) terrorist was arrested on Friday from north Kashmir's Bandipora district and arms and ammunition recovered from his possession, police said in Srinagar.

The newly-recruited LeT militant has been identified as Shahbaz Rasool Mir, a resident of nearby Hajin. Mir was nabbed during a search operation in an orchard area in Markundal village in Sumbal area of the district, a police official said.

A Chinese pistol, a pistol magazine, four pistol rounds, a hand grenade, a knife and other items were recovered from his possession, the official said, adding a case has been registered.