Srinagar, Aug 21 (UNI) Security forces today arrested a Hizbul Mujahideen militant and recovered arms and ammunition from him in south Kashmir district of Shopian. Official sources told UNI that following specific information about movement of militants, a joint checkpoint was established by Special Operation Group (SOG), 62 Rashtriya Rifles (RR) and 18 battalion of CRPF at Nagbal in Shopian. They said security forces intercepted a vehicle at the checkpoint. During checking, they said security forces recovered a pistol, nine rounds and a magazine from the vehicle. The militant, who was driving the vehicle, identified as Shahid Ahmad Wani, was immediately taken into custody. UNI ABS AE SHK 1730