Srinagar, Jun 19 (PTI) Security forces arrested three militant associates of the Al-Badr outfit in Kupwara district of Jammu and Kashmir, police said on Sunday.

Acting on specific information regarding the movement of terrorists in the Wangam area of Handwara, a special checkpoint was established by security forces to nab them, a police spokesman said.

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During checking, three individuals moving in suspicious circumstances were apprehended, he said.

They were identified as Nazim Ahmed Bhat, Siraj Din Khan and Adil Gull, all residents of Khaipora, Kralgund.

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On their personal search, incriminating material and arms and ammunition including a pistol, a magazine, eight live rounds and two hand grenades were recovered, the spokesman said.

Preliminary investigation revealed that the arrested trio is linked to the proscribed terror outfit Al- Badr and they were tasked by Pakistan-based handlers to carry out terrorist acts in the area, he said.

A case has been registered and further investigation is in progress, the spokesman said.

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