Police arrested two militants who were part of militant outfit Jaish-e-Mohammad module in Baramulla, a statement said on Saturday.
The militants namely Safeer Ahmad Bhat R/O Janbazpora,Baramulla and Farhaan Fayaz Liloo s/o Fayaz Ahmad Liloo R/O Jamia Mohalla Baramulla were arrested in a joint operation by police, army and CRPF, police said.
As per police these militants were part of Jaish Mohammad module operating in Baramulla town and adjacent areas headed by one Pakistani militant operating by code name Khalid.
“This module along with the arrested duo was involved in attack on army/police convoy on August 16 this year in Khwajabagh Baramulla in which 2 army men and one police man were killed, police added.
One AK series rifle one pistol and other arms and ammunition was recovered from their possession.