Srinagar, December 25, 2022 (PPI-OT):In Indian illegally occupied Jammu and Kashmir, a youth was arrested in a raid by the Indian forces in Poonch district on Sunday. The youth identified as Tayyab Khan, a resident of Salwa, was arrested in a joint search and cordon operation by the Indian army and police in Mendhar area, a police official said. He said the operation was launched in the general area of Salwa and Behra in Mendhar sector and Khan, who was coming from a forest area, was asked to stop.

The youth tried to run away but he was apprehended by the forces, the official said. He was declared an over ground worker, a term that India uses for any arrest of youth in the territory. A case under draconian Arms Act, Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act and Indian Penal Code was registered against him at police station Mendhar and further investigation is on, he said.

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