Pulwama: Police officials in Pulwama district of Jammu and Kashmir Police arrested a militant associate on Tuesday, seizing 10 grenades.
A police spokesperson said the arrest followed intelligence of a potential militant attack in Pulwama town. A joint checkpoint by Pulwama SOG, 55RR, and CRPF 182Bn was set up in the evening on Pulwama’s Circular Road.
During checks, Danish Bashir from Dangerpora, Pulwama, was stopped while travelling on a scooter. Upon searching, police found 10 live grenades and five batteries hidden under the seat.
The case has been registered under FIR 224/2024 with charges under sections 18, 39 UAPA, and the Explosives Act. Further investigation is underway, and more arrests are expected.