The militant was nabbed at the airport.

caught
pursued
arrested
beaten

The correct answer is A. caught.

To nab someone means to catch them, especially after a chase. It is a colloquial term that is often used in the context of law enforcement.

The other options are incorrect because they do not accurately describe the meaning of the word “nab.”

  • To pursue someone means to chase them.
  • To arrest someone means to take them into custody by legal authority.
  • To beat someone means to hit them repeatedly, usually with the hands or a weapon.

In the context of the question, the militant was caught at the airport. This means that they were apprehended by law enforcement officials after a chase.