Srinagar, Jan 2 (PTI) Security forces on Saturday arrested a militant associate and recovered arms and ammunition from his possession in Kulgam district of Jammu and Kashmir, the Army said.

The militant associate was arrested during a search operation by the security forces in the Hattipura area of Kulgam in south Kashmir, an Army spokesman said.

He said a Chinese pistol, a Chinese hand grenade, two AK magazines with 28 rounds and a German compass were recovered from the accused's possession.

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