PULWAMA — Pulwama Police, in a joint operation with 44 Rashtriya Rifles (Army) and 183 Battalion CRPF, apprehended two individuals described by police as terrorist associates and recovered one pistol, 12 pistol rounds and one hand grenade from their possession in the Yarwan forest area of CB Nath, Rajpora, police said.
Acting on coordinated security inputs, a Cordon and Search Operation (CASO) was launched in the general Yarwan forest area. During the operation, the joint teams noticed two individuals emerging from the forest towards CB Nath village in what police described as a suspicious manner. The teams moved in and apprehended both individuals.
The apprehended individuals have been identified as Latif Ahmad Deedad, son of Gh. Mohammad Deedad, a resident of Lassi Daban, and Aejaz Ahmad Bajad, son of Nazir Ahmad Bajad, a resident of Bun Kha Bamnoo. During their search, one pistol, 12 pistol rounds and one hand grenade were recovered from their possession, according to police. Both individuals, along with the recovered arms and ammunition, have been taken into custody.
In this connection, FIR No. 118/2026, under Sections 7/25 of the Arms Act and Sections 13, 18, 23 and 39 of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA), has been registered at Police Station Rajpora. Further investigation has been taken up to ascertain their activities, establish the source of the recovered arms and ammunition, and identify further linkages, police said.
Pulwama Police described the recovery as a significant operational success in ongoing efforts to disrupt terror networks, prevent terror-related activities and safeguard the security of the district, and said it remains committed to continuing coordinated operations with the Army and CRPF.