J&K: Two terrorist associates arrested, 6 grenades recovered
An FIR has been registered and further investigation has been initiated in this regard.
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Updated: May 20, 2021, 03:31 PM IST
The Jammu and Kashmir Police have arrested two terrorist associates in Kupwara district and recovered six live grenades from their possession.
Police said acting on specific information regarding the movement of terrorists, a special checkpoint was set up at the main market in the district.
During checking, two suspicious persons, who on seeing the search party, tried to escape from the spot but were chased and apprehended.
Upon questioning, they disclosed their identity as Jahangir Ahmad Hajam and Abdul Hameed Hajam, both residents of Khawarpara Tangdhar.
SRINAGAR: Two siblings have been apprehended allegedly with six grenades during a naka laid by police in main-market Kupwara, official sources said. They said that upon receipt of specific inputs, Special Operations Group (SOG) intercepted and apprehended two persons identified as Jahangir Ahmad Haj.
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