Baramulla: A boy was arrested along with a pistol during a cordon and search operation in Kreeri village of north Kashmir’s Baramulla district, Police said.
He has been identified as Mohammed Sadiq Lone, son of Mohammed Ramzan Lone and a resident of Nowpora Jagir. However, his age wasn’t immediately known.
Police said that following specific inputs, a cordon and search operation was launched in Nowpura Jagir village of Kreeri by a joint team of police, 52 Rashtriya Rifles and 2nd Bn SSB.
“During the operation, the accused person tried to evade but was apprehended along with a pistol, magazine and 3 live rounds,” Police added.
A case under Indian Arms Act & ULA (P) Act has been registered in police station Kreeri and further investigation has been taken up.
(KNO)
