Pulwama, August 25, KDC: Pulwama Police, in a joint operation with the Army’s 44 Rashtriya Rifles and 183 Battalion CRPF, apprehended two suspected terrorist associates and recovered a pistol, 12 pistol rounds and a hand grenade from their possession in the Yarwan forest area of CB Nath in Rajpora.
In a statement to news agency Kashmir Dot Com (KDC), police said “Acting on specific security inputs, the joint forces launched a Cordon and Search Operation (CASO) in the general Yarwan forest area of CB Nath.”
During the operation, the security teams noticed two individuals emerging from the forest towards CB Nath village in a suspicious manner. Acting swiftly, the alert teams intercepted and apprehended both individuals.
The apprehended individuals have been identified as Latif Ahmad Deedad, son of Gh Mohammad Deedad, resident of Lassi Daban, and Aejaz Ahmad Bajad, son of Nazir Ahmad Bajad, resident of Bun Kha Bamnoo.
A search of the duo led to the recovery of one pistol, 12 pistol rounds and one hand grenade. Both suspects, along with the recovered arms and ammunition, were taken into custody.
Police have registered FIR No. 118/2026 at Police Station Rajpora under Sections 7/25 of the Arms Act and Sections 13, 18, 23 and 39 of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA).
Further investigation has been initiated to ascertain the activities of the apprehended individuals, establish the source of the recovered weapons and ammunition, and identify their wider terror-related linkages.
The recovery is being termed a significant operational success in the ongoing efforts by Pulwama Police and the security forces to disrupt terror networks and prevent attempts to disturb peace and security in the district.
Pulwama Police said it remains committed to dismantling terror networks and will continue coordinated operations with the Army and CRPF to thwart the designs of anti-national elements and maintain peace and security in the district. (KDC)
