Security forces apprehended a suspect with a pistol and ammunition in Awantipora, South Kashmir, amid ongoing operations to dismantle militant networks in the region.
SRINAGAR: On Wednesday, security forces arrested a suspect in possession of arms and ammunition in the Hari Parigam village of Awantipora, located in South Kashmir.
A senior police officer reported that a joint team comprising the Police, Army, and Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) established a checkpoint in the area. During routine checks, a man exhibiting suspicious behavior was taken into custody.
A subsequent search yielded a pistol, a magazine, and nine rounds of 9mm ammunition. The individual has been identified as Sakib Reyaz Ganie, the son of Reyaz Ahmad Ganie, and a resident of Chaki-i-Cholan in Shopian.
Sources indicate that Sakib is a prime suspect in a grenade attack on a CRPF camp in Lariyar and has been missing since May 11, 2025. Following his arrest, police have registered a case, and further investigations are ongoing.
In related developments, security forces have intensified their operations across Jammu and Kashmir to disrupt terror networks. The Jammu and Kashmir Police’s State Investigation Agency (SIA) recently apprehended an over-ground worker linked to the banned Hizbul Mujahideen outfit.
Additionally, three over-ground workers were arrested in Handwara along with arms and ammunition. In Tral, two terror associates were detained with explosive materials, hand grenades, and AK-47 rounds.
These incidents underscore the ongoing efforts by security agencies to dismantle militant infrastructure and uphold peace in the region, reflecting a commitment to counter-terrorism initiatives.
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