Srinagar, August 2(KNB): A man was arrested during a joint security operation in South Kashmir’s Pulwama district on Sunday after security forces allegedly recovered a hand grenade and anti-national posters from his possession, officials said.
According to the police, a joint checkpoint was established near Pachaar Fruit Mandi by the Police, the Special Operations Group (SOG), the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), and the Army.
During the checking, security personnel intercepted and detained a suspect, identified as Tausif Ahmad Dar, a resident of Drubgam Payeen in Pulwama district.
Officials said a hand grenade, an iPhone, three anti-national posters and a wristwatch were seized from him.
A case has been registered, and an investigation is underway to determine the purpose behind the possession of the recovered items and to examine any possible links, the police said.(KNB)