Two militant associates were arrested in Tekipora area of Lolab in Kupwara District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) on February 26, reports Greater Kashmir. The duo were identified as Rashid Ahmad Peer, son of Abdul Ahad Peer of Tekipora, Lolab, and Adil Hussain Shah, son of Ghulam Muhammad Shah of Shah Muqam, Lolab. Police said that the two had come in contact with active militants via social media. “The duo was planning to join militant ranks to revive militancy in the area besides providing active support to militants but the swift action of the forces thwarted their plans,” he said. Police said that during interrogation, incriminating material including posters, photographs, videos, and contents of the conversation with active militants was recovered from their mobile phones.