Key Takeaways
- Security forces arrest two suspects in Shopian with arms and ammunition.
- The suspects were found with four hand grenades, two pistols, and 43 live rounds.
- An FIR has been registered in connection with the operation.
Srinagar: Security forces arrested two suspected individuals in south Kashmir’s Shopian district and recovered arms and ammunition, police said on Monday.
Shopian police’s Special Operations Group, along with the 178 Battalion of the Central Reserve Police Force and the 34 Rashtriya Rifles, set up a checkpoint where the two suspects were arrested.
The suspects were found with four hand grenades, two pistols, and 43 live rounds.
In a post on X, police said an FIR has been registered.
“In a notable operation against terrorism, a joint naka comprising SOG Shopian, CRPF 178 BN & 34 RR, two suspected persons were arrested. Upon their search, 04 hands, 02 pistols, 43 live rounds & other incriminating materials were recovered & accordingly an FIR was registered, ” Shopian police said on X.
The police didn’t immediately disclose the identity of the arrested duo.
