Srinagar: Three 'hybrids' were arrested in the Harnambal area of Srinagar and 10kgs IED was found on their inputs in the Rangreth area on Tuesday, police said.
They have been identified as Aamir Mushtaq Dar, son of Mushtaq Ahmad Dar - resident of Iqbalabad Sozaith Budgam, and Kabil Rashid, son of Abdul Rashid Dar -resident of Sicop Mohalla HMT Srinagar. However, their age was not mentioned.
"Today at a Naka in Harnambal, Srinagar Police arrested two hybrid terrorists and two grenades were recovered from their possession," police said in a statement.
"They disclosed the name of their other associate Aqib who was also arrested," it said.
Moreover, the initial examination disclosed an IED in his possession. The IED of approximately 10kg has been recovered in Rangreth on his instance, by a joint team of Srinagar Police and 62 RR, it reads.
A case under FIR no 69/2022 has been registered under the relevant sections of UAPA, explosives act, and Arms Act in Police Station Chanpora.
"All three persons are affiliated with LeT/TRF. Further investigation is on to unearth more facts," it added.