NC MLA detained, ammunition recovered from his baggage: Report

SRINAGAR — The Member Legislative Assembly from Bijbehara constituency and National Conference leader, Bashir Ahmad Veeri, was today detained at Srinagar airport after ammunition was recovered from his baggage.

According to a report published by Jammu-based Daily Excelsior, MLA Veeri was on his way to Jammu.

During the normal scanning of his baggage at the airport, two rounds of ammunition were found in his bag, the report said.

Consequently, he was detained and taken to Police Station Humhama for questioning.

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