Jammu (PTI): An alleged close associate of two self-styled Lashkar-e-Toiba commanders working in the Consumer Affairs and Public Distribution department was on Monday arrested in Doda district.

On a tip off, police raided a hideout in a forest belt in the district and arrested Nissar Ahmed.

Ahmed, who is a store keeper in the Consumer Affairs and Public Distribution Department, is an associate of two Pakistani commanders of LeT - Abu Ans and Abu Amaj operating in Thathri belt of the district, police said.

A self loading rifle, four magazines, and some explosive material were recovered from him.