The villagers of Tuksan in Mahore sub-division of Reasi district have apprehended two militants of LeT, police said on Sunday.
An official told a local news agency, Kashmir News Observer (KNO), that two militants of LeT were apprehended by villagers along with weapons in Tuksan village of the district.
He said that DGP J-K police has announced a reward of two lakh rupees for the villagers.
The official added that 2 AK rifles, 7 grenades and a pistol have also been recovered from their possession.
Meanwhile, Jammu zone police on its official Twitter handle identified the militants as Faizal Ahmed Dar S/O Bashir Ahmed Dar of Pulwama and a categorised militant Talib Hussain Haider Shah of Rajouri.
“Hats off to the courage of villagers of Tuksan, in Reasi district. Two terrorists of LeT apprehended by villagers with weapons; 2AK rifles, 7 Grenades and a Pistol. DGP announces reward of Rs 2 lakhs for villagers,” police tweeted. (KNO)
