Jammu and Kashmir Police on Friday claimed to have arrested a person along with a pistol in south Kashmir’s Kulgam district.
In a statement, a police spokesman said that the forces established “special check points” in the areas of Nillow, Kakran and Adijan.
He said a suspect was nabbed with a Chinese pistol, a magazine, five live rounds and ten thousands rupees cash during checking at Adijan.
“On questioning, the suspect revealed his identity as Shahnawaz Ahmad Mir, son of Abdul Rehman Mir, resident of Bugam,” he said.
“Investigation conducted so far has revealed that the said individual is involved in subversive activities,” said the spokesman.
“In this regard, a case FIR number 17/2018 under section 13, 18, 20, 38, 39 ULA (P) Act, 307, 120-B RPC and 7/25 Indian Arms Act stands registered at Police Station Damhal Hanji Pora and investigation has been taken up.”