Pulwama, May 02: Security forces in south Kashmir’s Pulwama district on Saturday arrested a terrorist associate and recovered arms and explosives during a joint operation in Rajpora.
An official said that the operation was conducted by Pulwama Police in coordination with the Army’s 44 Rashtriya Rifles and the CRPF’s 183 Battalion, based on specific intelligence inputs.
The joint team launched a search operation at Qasbayar area along the CB Nath Road in Rajpora.
During the operation, one terrorist associate, identified as Mohammad Umar Malik of Kachipora, was apprehended.
Security forces recovered arms, explosives and other incriminating material from his possession, including a pistol, magazine, live ammunition and two hand grenades.
A case under FIR No. 75/2026 has been registered at Police Station Rajpora under relevant provisions of the Arms Act and the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA). Further investigation is underway. (KNO)
