Bandipora, Nov. 6 -- Bandipora Police have arrested two more associates in connection with an ongoing investigation into a prison-linked terror module allegedly targeting women to propagate separatist ideology, officials said on Friday.

The total number of arrests in the case has increased to eight after the arrests made in connection with Case FIR, registered under Sections 10 and 13 of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA), following an investigation into the alleged activities of the banned organisation's network, which was earlier busted in the district.

The arrested accused have been identified as Irshad Ahmed Bhat, a resident of Chakloo in Baramulla, and Showkat Ahmed Reshi, a resident of Watlab in Sopore.

Both accused ...