Security forces arrested a Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) terrorist from Baramulla district of Jammu and Kashmir, officials said here on Thursday.

A cordon and search operation was launched around Shimlaran Nallah in Chandoosa area of Baramulla late on Wednesday following information about presence of terrorists there, police officials said.

“During search operation, one JeM terrorist — Bashir Ahmad Beigh — was apprehended along with one AK-47 riflle and some ammunition,” they said.

A case has been registered in the local police station in this regard.