Excelsior Correspondent
Srinagar, Sept 5: Police today arrested a militant associate in Pulwama district and recovered a hand grenade from his possession.
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A police spokesman said that a team of Pulwama police, at a checkpoint established at Karimabad Crossing, arrested a militant associate identified as Arsalan Ahmad Sheikh son of Mushtaq Ahmad Sheikh resident of Karimabad.
He said that during the search, a hand grenade was recovered from his possession.
“Preliminary investigation revealed that the accused had planned to lob the grenade at the Naka party, posing a serious threat to security forces and public safety. The timely action by the police thwarted the attack, preventing any potential loss of life or injury,” he added.
Accordingly, police said that a case has been registered under FIR number 182/2024, under relevant Sections of law at PS Pulwama. The investigation has been set into motion to uncover further details and possible links to other terror activities in the area.
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