4 militant associate arrested in Budgam: Police

Budgam police on Wednesday claimed to have arrested four militants associates during a Cordon and Search operation at Pethkote area of central Kashmir. During the search operation, police recovered arms and ammunition from militants.
Police have identified them as identified as Shakil Ahmad Wani, son of Ghulam Ahmad Wani, Showkat Ahmad, son of Abdul Rashid both residents of Pethkot Beerwah, Aqib Maqbool Khan, son of Muhammad Maqbool Khan resident of- Chedbug Budgam, and Ajaz Ahmad Dar, son of Asadullah Dar of Cherwani Chrarsharief,” officials said.
According to Police, these OGWs are working for militants by providing shelter and assistance to active militants in the area. CASE FIR NO. 225/2020 under relevant sections has been registered, a police spokesperson said.