SRINAGAR — Police apprehended a man and recovered two hand grenades during a joint operation in the Baderkoot forest area of north Kashmir’s Baramulla district, officials said on Thursday.
The operation was conducted jointly by Baramulla Police, CICT Ftr BSF (112/06 Bn), 2 Rashtriya Rifles (RR) and CRPF’s 176 Battalion as part of an Area Domination Patrol (ADP).
The apprehended person has been identified as Ghulam Jeelani Reshi, a resident of Baderkote, Tangmarg, officials said.
One hand grenade was recovered from his possession, while another concealed grenade was subsequently recovered from the forest area following his disclosure, they said.
An FIR has been registered at Police Station Tangmarg, and further investigation is underway to ascertain the source and intended use of the explosives and examine possible links, officials added. — (KIMS)