STATE TIMES NEWS
Pulwama: Police in Pulwama have arrested a terrorist associate and recovered hand grenade from his possession.
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. 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.
