Srinagar: A man was arrested during a joint security operation in south Kashmir’s Pulwama district on Sunday after security forces allegedly recovered a hand grenade and anti-national posters from his possession, police said.
According to a senior police officer, a joint naka was established near Pachaar Fruit Mandi by the Police, Special Operations Group (SOG), Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) and the Army.
During the checking, the joint team intercepted and apprehended the suspect, identified as Tausif Ahmad Dar, a resident of Drubgam Payeen in Pulwama district.
Police said one hand grenade, an iPhone, three anti-national posters and a wristwatch were allegedly recovered from his possession.
A case has been registered and further investigation has been initiated to ascertain the motive behind the alleged possession of the recovered items and to probe any possible links, the officer said.
