
Abu Ukasha, also known as Hanzullah, was apprehended by security forces during an operation in Sogam area of Kupwara last evening, a police official said. (Photo: Twitter/ANI)
Srinagar: A top Lashkar-e-Taiba commander has been arrested by security forces from Kupwara district of north Kashmir, police on Tuesday said.
Abu Ukasha, also known as Hanzullah, was apprehended by security forces during an operation in Sogam area of Kupwara last evening, a police official said.
He said on Ukasha's disclosure, the security forces launched a search operation in the nearby forests to track down another LeT militant Abu Bakar. The search operation was still in progress when reports last came in.