Srinagar, Sep 05: The Jammu and Kashmir Police in Pulwama have arrested a terrorist associate and recovered a hand grenade from his possession.
A police spokesman said that a police team of Pulwama Police, at a checkpoint established at Karimabad Crossing, arrested a terrorist associate identified as Arsalan Ahmad Sheikh son of Mushtaq Ahmad Sheikh resident of Karimabad.
“During 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,” he said.
The spokesman said that the timely action by the Police thwarted the attack, preventing any potential loss of life or injury.
“Accordingly, a case has been registered vide FIR No. 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,” he said.
