Handwara, April 13 -- Jammu-and-Kashmir police in Handwara on Tuesday claimed to have arrested two newly recruited militants and three associates of albadar outfit in handwara area of kupwara district.

In a statement issued to Kashmir News Service (KNS) that reads, On the basis of specific information, Handwara Police along with 32 RR and 92 Bn. CRPF established a naka at Kachloo crossing on Baramulla Handwara Highway.

During search/ checking three persons riding a motorcycle were found in suspicious condition who on seeing the search party tried to escape from the spot but were apprehended by the search party.

The apprehended persons on preliminary questioning disclosed their identity as Mohd Yaseen Rather S/o Mohd Akbar, Showkat Ahma...