They said the Police along with Army’s 53 Rashtriya Rifles apprehended the two in Pakharpora area of Budgam district.
Police identified the arrested duo as Tanveer Ahmad Bhat, a hybrid militant and his associate Yawer Maqbool Ganai- both residents of Karapora Charar-Sharief.
The two, police said, were working with “The Resistance Front” which is believed to be a shadow group of Lashkar-e-Taiba.
“Preliminary investigation revealed that the arrested duo were operating under the banner of proscribed terror outfit LeT/ TRF) in Pakherpora area,” a police spokesman said.
From their possession, arms and ammunition, including a Pistol, a Pistol magazine, nine rounds and other incriminating material were recovered, he said.
A case under relevant sections of law has been registered at Police Station Chrar-i-Sharief and further investigation has been taken up, police spokesman added.
(With UNI inputs)