Srinagar, May 23 -- Two "hybrid" militants of the Resistance Front, a shadow group of Lashkar-e-Toiba, were arrested from Srinagar city of Jammu and Kashmir, police said on Monday.

Fifteen pistols were recovered from the duo.

Inspector General of Police Kashmir Vijay Kumar termed the arrest and recovery of arms and ammunition as a major success for the police.

"Srinagar Police arrested 2 local hybrid terrorists of proscribed terror outfit LeT/TRF. Incriminating materials, arms & ammunition including 15 pistols, 30 magazines, 300 rounds & 1 silencer recovered," IGP Kashmir was quoted in a police tweet.

He said a case has been registered and an investigation is going on.

"It is a big success for the Police," IGP Kashmir said.

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