Srinagar:
Security forces destroyed a militant hideout and arrested four militant associates in Jammu and Kashmir’s Awantipora sub district, police said on Monday.
The militant associates were linked with terrorist outfit Lashkar-e-Taiba, they said.
Police said the militant hideout was busted and destroyed at Hafoo Nageenpora forests of Awantipora by joint forces.
“Police alongwith security forces busted & destroyed terrorist hideout in Hafoo Nageenpora forests of Awantipora. 4 terrorist associates linked with terror outfit LeT arrested,” a police statement said.
“Incriminating materials & other items ( were) recovered.”
Police said a case has been registered and investigations are in progress.