Jammu and Kashmir Police arrested two terrorist associates in Pulwama and busted a terrorist hideout in Rajourikadal area in Srinagar district, officials said on Tuesday.
The Srinagar Police with the assistance of Pulwama Police and Army's 50 RR arrested two overground workers (OGWs) of terrorists from South Kashmir's Pulwama district.
The statement further said that on further interrogation an input confirmed the presence of Riyaz Sathrgund (LeT Commander) was developed
Reportedly Riyaz has asked them to build a hideout in Rajourikadal area of Nowhatta Srinagar.
Acting on this information, a cordon and search operation (CASO) was launched early morning along with CRPF personnel and the hideout was discovered.
"However, the hideout was empty. The owner of the house has been brought to the police station and further investigation is underway," said the police.
( With inputs from ANI )
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