Militant associate held with hand grenade in Pulwama

PULWAMA — In a major breakthrough, Jammu and Kashmir Police arrested a militant associate during a Naka checking at Karimabad crossing, where the suspect was intercepted, in southern Kashmir’s Pulwama district.

The arrested individual has been identified as Arsalan Ahmad Sheikh son of Mushtaq Ahmad Sheikh, resident of Karimabad village.

During the search, a hand grenade was recovered from the possession of the suspect, as per the police statement.

Investigations, police said, 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 Pulwama Police thwarted the attack, preventing any potential loss of life or injury.

Accordingly, a case has been registered under FIR No. 182/2024, under Sections 4/5 Explosives Act and Sections 18, 23 of UAPA Act in Police Station Pulwama.

The investigation has been set into motion to uncover further details and possible links to other militant activities in the area.