Srinagar, Nov 6, KDC: Srinagar Police on Thursday said that it foiled a terror-related plot and arrested three individuals after arms and ammunition were recovered from their possession during routine checking in the Dalgate area of the city.
According to a police spokesperson, a team from Police Station Khanyar was conducting routine vehicle checking near Mamta Chowk, Konakhan, Dalgate, when a black Royal Enfield motorcycle without a registration number was intercepted. On being signalled to stop, the rider and two pillion passengers allegedly attempted to flee but were apprehended by the alert police personnel.
The spokesperson identified the arrested individuals as Shah Mutayib, son of Manzoor Ahmad Shah, resident of Koolipora Khanyar; Kamran Hassan Shah, son of Ghulam Hassan Shah, resident of Koolipora Khanyar; and Mohammad Nadeem, son of Mohammad Yaseen Salmani, resident of Meerut (U.P.), presently residing at Kawa Mohalla, Khanyar.
Police said that a search of their possession led to the recovery of one country-made pistol (Desi Katta) and nine live rounds.
“Preliminary investigation suggests that the accused were planning to carry out a terror-related act in the locality using the recovered weapon and ammunition,” the spokesperson said.
Accordingly, an FIR No. 51/2025 has been registered at Police Station Khanyar under Sections 3, 7, and 25 of the Arms Act, Sections 20 and 23 of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA), and relevant provisions of the Motor Vehicles Act.
The spokesperson added that further investigation is in progress to identify their associates, network, and possible links with other subversive elements.
“The swift and professional action of Srinagar Police once again demonstrates its commitment to maintaining peace and ensuring public safety in the city,” the statement said. (KDC)
