Srinagar, May 12 (NVI): Two persons were arrested during a naka checking operation in the Babadem area of Srinagar and arms, ammunition along with Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) posters were recovered from their possession, police said on Tuesday.
A senior police officer said the duo was intercepted by police while travelling on a black-coloured Hero Splendor motorcycle during routine checking in the M.R. Gunj area of the city.
The arrested persons were identified as Faisal Ahmad Bhat, a resident of Malpora Habbakadal, and Faisal Ahmad Guroo, a resident of Kadi Kadal Rajouri Kadal in Srinagar.
During the search, police recovered a pistol, three magazines, 21 live rounds, two mobile phones and 10 LeT posters from their possession, officials said.
A case under relevant sections of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA) and Arms Act has been registered at Police Station M.R. Gunj and investigation has been initiated, they added.
Further details are awaited, police said.(NVI)
