Top Lashkar militant arrested in north Kashmir

Srinagar: A top commander of Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) was arrested by security forces in the frontier district of Kupwara, official sources said here today. They said on a tip-off, security forces arrested LeT commander Ashiq alias Abu Hyder at Handwara in north Kashmir district of Kupwara. Large quantity of arms and ammunition were recovered from the militant, they said, adding it was a big breakthrough for security forces.

Arrest of Abu Hyder came about a day after another commander of LeT was killed by security forces in an encounter in the apple township of Sopore yesterday. (UNI)