A Hizbul Mujahideen (HM) terrorist was arrested on Thursdayby the Jammu and Kashmir Police from Budgam district. The police arrested theterrorist from Qazipora area after receiving credible inputs.

The terrorist identified as Showkat Ahmad Tantary, aresident of Warpora DH Pora Kulgam, was intercepted by officers carrying armsand ammunition. As per the police records, he was affiliated with proscribedterror outfit HM.

The police have registered a case in the matter underrelevant sections of law at Chadoora Police Station.Incriminating materialswere also recovered from his possession which has been taken into case recordsfor the purpose of investigation and probe his complicity in other terrorcrimes. Further investigation in the matter is going on.