Srinagar, August 10: Police on Tuesday claimed to have arrested a 26-year-old youth at Lal Chowk Srinagar along with two grenades.
#Journo–#terrorist Adil from Pampore Pulwama #arrested along with 02 #grenades in the heart of #Srinagar City. More arrests are expected. #Investigation going on. Further details shall follow. @JmuKmrPolice
— Kashmir Zone Police (@KashmirPolice) August 10, 2021
Quoting a police officer, news agency GNS reported that Adil Farooq Bhat, son of Farooq Ahmad Bhat of Khrew Pampore was arrested after two live hand grenades were recovered from his bag.
“He is being interrogated and further investigation is underway,” the officer said.
His arrest comes as at least five civilians were injured in a grenade blast near Amira Kadal in city Centre.