Security forces on Wednesday arrested five alleged terrorist associates and recovered arms and ammunition from their possession in Kulgam district of Jammu and Kashmir.

Police said in a joint operation with the Army's 9 Rashtriya Rifles and 18 Battalion CRPF, they arrested the five terrorist associates and recovered arms and ammunition from their possession in Khrewan Chadder area of Kulgam.

The operation was launched on the basis of credible input

The joint team recovered two pistols, three magazines, 40 rounds of 9mm ammunition and three grenades from the arrested accused, police said.

Those arrested have been identified by Police as Tajamul Hussain Mir, Rehmat Ali Naikoo, Tehrim Ahmed Bhat, Manzoor Ahmed Bhat and Kifiyat Ahmed Dar.

A case under relevant sections of law has been registered at Police Station Kulgam, while further investigation is underway, police said.