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Man arrested with grenades in Kashmir's Baramulla district
Security forces in Jammu and Kashmir apprehended a man carrying hand grenades in the Baramulla district. The arrest marks the latest in a series of weapon seizures in the sensitive region.
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A man was arrested in Baramulla district of Jammu and Kashmir after security personnel recovered hand grenades from his possession, according to official sources. The arrest was made during a routine security operation in the area, which has remained a focus of counter-insurgency efforts.
Authorities said the suspect was found carrying two hand grenades when intercepted. The weapons have been seized and sent for further examination. Preliminary investigations are underway to determine the source of the grenades and any potential links to militant networks operating in the region.
Baramulla, located in north Kashmir, has witnessed sporadic militant activity over the years. The recovery adds to the ongoing efforts by security agencies to curtail the smuggling of weapons and explosives into the valley.
The arrested individual is currently in custody and facing interrogation. Authorities have not disclosed additional details regarding his background or intended use of the explosives.