On sustained questioning, the SSP said, the trio admitted they are working for Hizbul Mujahideen terrorist outfit and were luring young boys into militancy.
Admitting a public interest litigation filed by separatist group Jammu Kashmir Liberation Front on the 17 civilian killings during last year's summer unrest in Kashmir Valley, the Jammu and Kashmir high court on Monday issued a notice to the state government, directing it to submit a report within two weeks.
A total of 123 candidates, including seven ministers of Congress-National Conference coalition, eight former ministers and legislators are in fray for the Jammu and Kashmir's first phase of elections scheduled later this month.