Srinagar, Dec 27 (UNI) A Special Police Officer (SPO), who deserted his post and decamped with two AK-47 rifles in October this year in Budgam, was arrested in central Kashmir.
Official sources said that following specific information, security forces apprehended the SPO, identified as Altaf Hassan, from Budgam during an operation late last night. “Altaf is being questioned,” they said, adding more arrest could be made in the coming.
Altaf, who was posted in Special Operations Group (SOG) camp in Chadoora, had gone missing with two AK-47 rifles and three magazines on October 24, 2020.
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