He was associated with Hizbul Mujahideen and arrested in joint operation of J&K Police and Indian Army's Rashtriya Rifle Unit.
A pistol and some ammunition were recovered from the possession of Khalil, who is working as a guide to facilitate infiltrating terrorists of proscribed Hizbul Mujahideen terror outfit.
A terror associate was apprehended today in a joint operation by 39 RR/6 Sector RR and the District Police Poonch from the Mangnar area of Police Station Poonch. The individual, identified as Mohd Khalil Lone, son of Dawood Lone of Bandipora district in the Kashmir valley, was apprehended after a meticulously planned and executed operation.
Preliminary investigations reveal that Khalil is associated with the proscribed terror organization Hizbul Mujahideen as a logistic provider and Overground Worker. He was deputed to receive a consignment of arms and ammunition.