SRINAGAR: Police on Thursday apprehended a man and recovered two hand grenades during a joint operation with security forces in the Baderkote forest area of Tangmarg in north Kashmir’s Baramulla district.
The apprehended person was identified as Ghulam Jeelani Reshi, a resident of Baderkote, Tangmarg.
According to police, one hand grenade was recovered from his possession during the operation. Acting on his disclosure, security personnel subsequently recovered another grenade concealed in the forest.
The operation was conducted jointly by Baramulla Police, CICT Ftr BSF (112/06 Bn), 2 Rashtriya Rifles and 176 Battalion of the CRPF.
An FIR has been registered at Police Station Tangmarg, and further investigation is underway to establish the source of the explosives, their intended use and any possible links.
Police said the investigation would examine the circumstances surrounding the recovery and the possible involvement of others.
