The militant associate was identified as Yamin Yousuf Bhat, son of Mohammad Yousuf Bhat from Gadhama.

KULGAM — Armed forces on Sunday claimed to have arrested a militant associate and recovered a pistol, two grenades from his possession in south Kashmir’s Kulgam district.

Police officials said that a militant associate identified as Yamin Yousuf Bhat, son of Mohammad Yousuf Bhat from Gadhama was arrested by armed forces along with arms and ammunition.

The recovery includes a pistol, two grenades, and 51 rounds, the officials said.

They said the affiliation and involvement of the arrested militant associate is being ascertained.