Suspected Terrorist Nabbed in Poonch with Explosives

A man linked with a suspected terror group was arrested in Poonch district of Jammu and Kashmir with a significant amount of explosives and grenades. The arrest came during a joint operation by the Jammu-Kashmir Police, the Indian Army, and the Central Reserve Police Forces.

A man associated with a suspected terror group was apprehended by security forces on Thursday evening in the Poonch district of Jammu and Kashmir, carrying a large quantity of explosive substances and grenades, according to officials.

In an operation by the Jammu-Kashmir Police, the Romeo Force of 16 RR of the Indian Army, and the 38 battalions of the Central Reserve Police Forces, a joint Naka was set up at Potha bypass in Poonch district. Security personnel observed a man approaching from Surankot in a suspicious manner. He attempted to flee but was apprehended. A blue bag containing three HE-36 hand grenades, explosive substances, and other incriminating materials was found in his possession.

Preliminary investigations identified the man as Mohd Shabir, a resident of Daryala, Nowshera. He was reportedly in contact with a handler named Azim Khan, alias Mudeer, from Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir (POK). Mudeer had directed Shabir to collect these consignments from Surankot town. Authorities have taken cognizance of the matter and more arrests are expected. (ANI)

(With inputs from agencies.)