‘Incriminating’ material, ammunition seized from Baramulla man, arrested

The Baramulla police have arrested an individual and recovered “incriminating material” along with live ammunition during a search operation in Pattan area. The police said that the recoveries were made during continued efforts to curb anti-national activities and ensure peace in the region.

“Acting on a credible input, a special raid was conducted at the residence of Mohammad Maqbool Dar alias Javaid Dar, a resident of New Colony, Sariwarpora Pattan, in connection with a case at Pattan police station registered under Sections 10 & 13 of UAPA and 121 & 121-A IPC” an official said.

During the search operation, the police recovered posters affiliated with the banned organisation J&K National Front and 20 live rounds of AK-47 ammunition from the location. The recovered material was seized on the spot and taken into evidence under proper legal procedures, the official said.

The accused has been taken into custody and further investigation is underway. In view of the nature of the recovery, additional provisions—Section 23 of UAPA and Section 7/25 of the Arms Act—have also been invoked in the case.

“Baramulla Police remains committed to acting firmly against elements posing a threat to peace and national security and urges the public to continue cooperating in maintaining law and order in the district,” the official said.

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