He was an expert in ambush and stand-off operations. He had masterminded and carried out many terrorist actions against the security forces in north Kashmir's Lolab area and then moved to Shopian,' the officer said.

'Zahid had come to Sopore a few days back and today (Sunday), we arrested him without a fight. A laptop and many incriminating documents were recovered from his possession. He is reported to have recruited a few boys for his outfit from Sopore area,' the police officer said.

Zahid was reporting directly to Yusuf Baloch, the Pakistan based head of the outfit, according to the police here.

Police expect many important disclosures from Zahid during his interrogation.