Srinagar, Aug. 3 -- Security forces have arrested a suspected "overground worker of terrorists" in Baramulla district following recovery of arms and ammunition from his possession, officials said on Sunday.

Aijaz Ahmad Ganaie was apprehended by a joint team of police, army and paramilitary forces at a mobile vehicle check point established at Goriwan in Sheeri area of Baramulla around midnight, the officials said.

Security forces recovered one pistol, one magazine with 10 live rounds (9mm) and a mobile phone from his possession, they said, adding a case has been registered.

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