Man held with two hand grenades during Baramulla naka checking

BARAMULLA — Two hand grenades were recovered from a man during a naka checking operation at Wussan Bangil in the Kunzer area of north Kashmir’s Baramulla district, officials said.

The checking was being conducted by a joint party comprising personnel from Police Station Kunzer, SOG Kunzer, CRPF 176 Battalion and the Army’s 2 Rashtriya Rifles.

During the checking of vehicles and pedestrians, a man allegedly attempted to flee after noticing the security personnel. He was, however, apprehended on the spot.

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The man was identified as Shakir Nabi Lone, a resident of Hardu Aboora, Kunzer.

Two hand grenades were allegedly recovered from his possession during a personal search, officials said.

Following the recovery, FIR No. 115/2026 has been registered at Police Station Kunzer under relevant provisions of law. Further investigation into the case is underway.