A Hizbul militant's close associate, who has been motivating youths to join militant ranks, was arrested in Jammu and Kashmir's Kishtwar district, police said on Sunday.

The arrested militant was identified as Riyaz Ahmad, who has been associate with Hizbul terrorist Muhammad Amin, an officer said.

More arrests were likely based on leads that would come out after interrogation of the nabbed militant, who hails from Dachan village.

--IANS

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