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Crime
Terror suspects nabbed with Chinese-made pistol, grenades in Kulgam, J&K
✍️ India Today
🗓 09 Nov 2026, 01:01 AM
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Police in Kulgam district, Jammu and Kashmir, arrested a group of terror suspects who were found carrying a Chinese‑origin pistol and grenades as they attempted to flee the area.
Kulgam district police announced the arrest of several individuals suspected of involvement in terrorist activities. The suspects were intercepted while trying to leave the district and were found in possession of a pistol traced to Chinese manufacture along with multiple hand‑grenades.
The operation, carried out in the early hours, resulted in the seizure of the weapons and related ammunition. Local authorities said the suspects attempted to evade detection by moving toward the border areas, prompting a swift response from security forces.
Senior police officials confirmed that the investigation is ongoing to determine the network behind the arms and any potential links to external terror groups. No casualties were reported during the arrest, and the detained persons are being held for further questioning.
The police have urged the public to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity, emphasizing that the swift action reflects a broader effort to curb the infiltration of illegal arms into the region.
The operation, carried out in the early hours, resulted in the seizure of the weapons and related ammunition. Local authorities said the suspects attempted to evade detection by moving toward the border areas, prompting a swift response from security forces.
Senior police officials confirmed that the investigation is ongoing to determine the network behind the arms and any potential links to external terror groups. No casualties were reported during the arrest, and the detained persons are being held for further questioning.
The police have urged the public to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity, emphasizing that the swift action reflects a broader effort to curb the infiltration of illegal arms into the region.