Srinagar: Security forces arrested a man and recovered two hand grenades from him in Jammu and Kashmir’s Baramulla district on Thursday, triggering an investigation into the possible links and intended use of the explosives.
The accused, identified as Ghulam Jeelani Reshi, was apprehended from the Baderkote forest area of Tangmarg in north Kashmir following suspicious activity.
During the operation, security personnel recovered a hand grenade from Reshi’s possession. Based on information provided by him during questioning, another concealed hand grenade was subsequently recovered from the forest area.
Following the recovery, a First Information Report (FIR) was registered at Tangmarg police station, and an investigation has been initiated.
Investigating agencies are now examining the origin of the grenades, their intended use and whether the arrested individual had any connections with terrorist networks or other individuals involved in unlawful activities.
The investigation is also expected to establish how the explosives reached the forest area and whether they were being stored for a planned operation.
Security forces continue to maintain heightened vigilance across north Kashmir, particularly in forest areas and other locations considered vulnerable to suspicious movement.
