Pulwama Police foil grenade attack, nab associate of terrorist

Pulwama Police arrested a terrorist associate and seized a hand grenade during a naka check at the Karimabad crossing on Thursday. The suspect has been identified as Arsalan Ahmad Sheikh, son of Mushtaq Ahmad Sheikh, and a resident of Karimabad.

Threat to security

• The suspect, identified as Arsalan Ahmad Sheikh, caught during a naka check at the Karimabad crossing
• During the search, a hand grenade recovered from his possession
• The accused had planned to lob the grenade at the naka party, posing a serious threat to security forces

According to Kashmir Police: “During the search, a hand grenade was recovered from the possession of the suspect. Investigations 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 Pulwama Police thwarted the attack, preventing any potential loss of life or injury.” A case has been registered under FIR No. 182/2024, with charges under the Explosives Act (Sections 4 and 5) and the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (Sections 18 and 23) at Pulwama Police Station, the official press release added. Investigations are ongoing to uncover more information and any potential links to other terror activities.

On September 2, three pistols, suspected to have been dropped by a drone, were recovered in the Ramgarh Sector of Samba district. The recovery was made during a joint operation by the BSF, Jammu Police, and Samba Police.