Srinagar, December 27: Police on Monday claimed to have arrested two militant associates of Jaish-i-Muhammad outfit in South Kashmir Pulwama district.

In a statement to GNS, the police said that on specific information about the movements of Anti National elements, Pulwama Police with assistance of 44 RR and 182 Bn CRPF arrested two militant associate of outfit Jaish -i- Mohammad involved in providing shelter, logistics and other support to the militants as well as in transporting of Arms/Ammunition and explosive material for the terrorists Jurisdiction of Pulwama.

According to Police Spokesman, the arrested associates were in touch with Jem commanders and were involved in transportation of Arms/Ammunition & were providing other logistic support to strengthen militant network.

He idenfied arrested militant associates as Adil Ali son of Ali Mohd Bhat resident of Achan and Asif Gulzar son of Gulzar Ah Dar resident of Hajidarpora.

Incriminating material of proscribed outfit JeM has been recovered from them. Case under relevant sections of law stands registered in Police Station litter. Investigation has been taken up, reads the statement.