Armed forces on Monday arrested two militant associates linked with Jaish-e-Mohammed from the Pulwama district of Jammu and Kashmir, police said.
The arrested persons were identified as Umer Ramzan and Javid Ahmad Malla, they said.
“Incriminating material including ammunition was recovered from their possession,” a police spokesman said.
During preliminary investigation, it was revealed that both the arrested militant associates were in touch with JeM commanders and were involved in the transportation of arms and ammunition, he said.
The arrests were made jointly by police, army, and CRPF following a specific input, the spokesman said.