Traffic Policemen Arrested Over 'Suspicious Substances' Near Chenani-Nashri Tunnel

Three traffic policemen were detained after suspicious substances were discovered at their post near the Chenani-Nashri tunnel. Locals protested, speculating the substances were meat. Authorities seized evidence in the presence of officials, sending it for testing. Further action will follow pending lab results.

Three traffic policemen have been taken into custody following the discovery of suspicious substances at their post near the Chenani-Nashri tunnel in Udhampur, officials confirmed on Wednesday.

The police did not specify the nature of the substances, but locals, who gathered in protest, alleged the policemen might have been involved in cooking meat.

Authorities, including a magistrate and a veterinary doctor, seized the substances. The samples have been sent for testing, and subsequent actions will be determined once results are available.

(With inputs from agencies.)