J&K Police, along with 21 RR and 92 CRPF, have busted an alleged Hizbul Mujahideen module operating in hybrid mode in the Handwara–Kupwara area.

Ex-terrorist Manzoor Ahmad Bhat was apprehended. Police recovered a Chinese-made pistol, two magazines and 16 rounds of ammunition.

Further investigation is underway to uncover the module’s wider network.