Terror associate arrested in Jammu, 3 pistols recovered

A terror associate was today arrested by the Police at Nagrota on the Jammu-Srinagar highway and arms and ammunition recovered from him.
Three pistols, three empty magazines, eight live cartridges and two empty cartridges have been seized from him, Police said.
The arrested person has been identified as Azan Hameed Gazi S/o. Abdul Hameed Gazi, resident of Hilalabad, Qamarwari, Srinagar.
He was intercepted while travelling from Jammu towards Srinagar in a Toyota Etios (registration number HR38Z2066), Police said.
During the search of the vehicle, police personnel recovered the arms and ammunition from a handbag concealed under the co-driver’s seat.The accused failed to produce any valid documents or licenses for the recovered arms and ammunition.
Acting swiftly, police registered a case, FIR No. 170/2025, Section 3/25 of the Arms Act at Police Station Nagrota.
The accused has been taken into custody and further investigation is underway to trace the origin and intended use of the weapons, Police added.