Pulwama police reported on Monday that they arrested an alleged terrorist affiliate and averted a possible assault within the Pulwama district. The arrest befell throughout a joint operation performed at a checkpoint alongside Pulwama’s Round Street, involving the Pulwama SOG, 55 Rashtriya Rifles, and CRPF 182 Battalion.
In an official assertion, police famous they’d arrange the checkpoint after receiving intelligence about an imminent terror assault concentrating on Pulwama city. Whereas monitoring autos, officers stopped and searched Danish Bashir, a resident of Dangerpora, Pulwama, who was touring on a scooter.
“Throughout checking, 10 stay grenades, a pistol, and 5 batteries had been recovered from his possession. These had been wrapped and hid beneath the seat of his scooter,” stated a police spokesperson.
Sources indicated that Bashir allegedly meant to hold out a grenade assault on a safety bunker on the town. Nonetheless, vigilant safety forces had been capable of intercept him earlier than the plan may very well be executed.
A case has been filed in opposition to the suspect beneath FIR No. 224/2024, sections 18 and 39 of the Illegal Actions Prevention Act (UAPA), together with costs beneath the Explosives Act. “The suspect has been taken into custody, and additional investigation is underway,” stated an officer, including that extra arrests might observe because the investigation progresses.
