2 brothers arrested, pistol recovered in Qamarwari
Srinagar, Aug 27: Undeterred by rain and considerable drop in the mercury, forces remained on high alert and conducted frisking and searches in Srinagar on Thursday to foil any militant attempt to cause any disturbance, official sources said.
Though there is no specific input about any militant attack, forces are on high alert to foil any attempt to smuggle in arms and ammunition into city from outskirts, they said.
Majority vehicles, including three wheelers, private vehicles and two wheelers were being stopped by forces in the Lal Chowk area, the nerve centre of the summer capital. Vehicles were being searched and identity cards of cards and those traveling in these vehicles were being checked before allowing them to go.
Two brothers were arrested and arms and ammunition recovered during a Cordon and Search Operation (CASO) in Srinagar outskirts, official sources said.
They said on a tip off a CASO was conducted by forces at Barthana Qamarwari in the city outskirts.
During the operation two brothers identified as Tariq Ahmad Hajam and Reyaz Ahmad Hajam were arrested.
“One pistol with magazine and 12 live rounds of AK 47 rifle were recovered,” they said adding further investigation has been taken up.
