J&K Police Arrest Al-Qaeda Operative From West Bengal, Chinese Grenade Recovered

An Al-Qaeda operator was detained carrying a hand grenade in Jammu and Kashmir's Ramban district on Monday.

Police in Ramban apprehended one Al Qaeda operative and seized one explosive.

Source : ANI

An operative of the terrorist outfit Al-Qaeda was arrested on Monday with a hand grenade in Jammu and Kashmir's Ramban district, police said, news agency ANI reported. 

J&K | An Al Qaeda operative was arrested by Ramban Police from the Ramban area. He is a resident of West Bengal. Further investigation going on: J&K Police

— ANI (@ANI) November 7, 2022

According to an official, Amiruddin Khan, a native of Mashita Haora in West Bengal, was apprehended by a police unit from Ramban along the Jammu-Srinagar national route, PTI reported. 

The official also stated that a Chinese hand grenade was recovered from the Al-Qaeda operative's hands.

A complaint has been recorded against the apprehended accused at Ramban police station under relevant sections of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, Arms Act, and Explosive Act, and further investigation is underway, ANI reported. 

Ramban police arrested one Al Qaeda operative and recovered one grenade. An FIR u/s 7/25 Indian Arms Act, Sec 4 Explosive Act and 13, 20 UAPA has been registered at Ramban PS and further investigation is underway: J&K Police pic.twitter.com/lA4KfO1fhY

— ANI (@ANI) November 7, 2022

(With Inputs From Agencies)