Srinagar, Oct. 8 -- Police have arrested five "terrorist associates" in Kulgam district, recovering two pistols, three magazines, and three grenades from them, police said on Wednesday.

A police spokesperson said that on a credible input, security forces arrested five terrorist associates at Khewan Chadder in the south Kashmir district.

The police identified the arrested as Tajamul Hussain Mir, a resident of Gufbal, Rehmat Ali Naikoo, Tehrim Ahmed Bhat, and Manzoor Ahmed Bhat - all residents of Khrewan, and Kifiyat Ahmed Dar, a resident of Maltalhama, Kulgam.

The spokesperson said arms and ammunition, including two pistols, three magazines, 40 9mm rounds and three grenades, have been recovered from their possession.

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