Srinagar, Feb 27 An active terrorist of proscribed terror outfit LeT was arrested by J&K Police in Anantnag district, officials said on Sunday.
Police said during that surprise checking, movement of a suspicious person was noticed, and he was apprehended by the alert police party.
He has been identified as Shahid Thoker, resident of Nossipora Keegam, Shopian. Incriminating materials and a pistol was recovered from his possession.
"As per police records, the arrested terrorist is a categorised terrorist as he had recently joined the terror fold of proscribed terror outfit LeT," police said.
A case has been registered and further investigation into the matter is in progress.
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