Two arrested, ammunition recovered

Excelsior Correspondent

Srinagar, Aug 21: Police in Ganderbal along with 5RR of army arrested an Over Ground Worker of militants and recovered a grenade from his possession.
A joint checkpoint was established by Ganderbal Police and 5RR near Baderkund Nursery area of Ganderbal. “A suspected person tried to flee and evade from the checkpoint, but the vigilant party managed to apprehend the said suspect”, Police said.
He has been identified as Showkat Ahmad Bhat son of Abdul Ahad Bhat, resident of Urpash Ganderbal. “During search, officers at the checkpoint have recovered one grenade from his possession”, Police said.
A case FIR No.174/2020 under relevant sections of law has been registered at Police Station Ganderabal and further investigation has been initiated.
Police in Anantnag recovered 50 rounds of AK ammunition from a person today. Police said on a specific information a check point was established at Anantnag and a man on a bike was stopped and 50 rounds of ammunition was recovered from him. He has been identified as Adil Fayaz Bhat son of Fayaz Ahmad Bhat of Khiram Bijbehara.