Abdul Jabbar was arrested Friday after a joint operation by the police and army in Kota area of Kishtwar district, a police officer told IANS.
The Congress leader was kidnapped and beheaded by Lashkar terrorists on the night of May 16. His body was found dumped in a nearby forest, the police officer said.
The police were tipped off about Jabbar's whereabouts by some locals who were outraged at LeT's atrocities against civilians.
Published 21 May 2011, 04:42 IST