Srinagar, April 12 -- The police on Friday arrested eight members of separatist organisations in Bandipora for allegedly promoting terrorism and secessionist activities, said officials.

Police said the arrests were made in connection with investigation of cases registered against banned separatist outfits. According to the officials, police have stepped up operations against separatist leaders and their workers over the past month. At least 12 separatist leaders have also disassociated themselves and their organisation from secessionist activities in this time, they said.

A police spokesperson said Nazir Ahmad Ahan, resident of Shahgund Hajin,Sheikh Danish Mushtaq, resident of Aloosa Bandipora and Tahir Ahmad Mir, resident of Bandipora,...