Srinagar, Dec 10 (PTI) The Jammu and Kashmir Police arrested a Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) militant in Budgam district of the union territory, officials said on Thursday.

Tariq Ahmad Bhat was arrested during a 'naka' checking late on Wednesday night, the police officials said.

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They said a pistol and some incriminating material were recovered from his possession.

Bhat had reportedly joined militant ranks in September this year.

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