J&K: Three overground workers of militants arrested

Security forces have arrested three overground workers (OWGs) of militants and recovered explosives and ammunition from their possession in Bandipora district of Kashmir, police said today.

Acting on a tip off, police and Army launched cordon and search operation in the orchards of Wangipora in Bandipora last evening, a police official said.

He said during the search operation, three persons -- Altaf Ahmad Mir, Irshad Ahmad Mir and Waseem Ahmad Dar -- were arrested.

Two hand grenades, one AK-47 magazine and 15 AK-47 rounds were seized from their possession, the official said.

A case has been registered against the trio and further investigations taken up, he added.