Jammu Police Nab Terror Associate at Nagrota. Pistols and Ammunition Recovered.

July 30, 2025 1:19 PM

In Jammu and Kashmir, in a major breakthrough in counter-terror operations, Jammu Police today apprehended a terror associate at Nagrota TCP Naka while he was travelling towards Kashmir.

According to official government reports, the accused, identified as Azan Hameed Gazi, was found in possession of three pistols, magazines, and cartridges.

The vehicle was seized, and an FIR has been registered at Police Station Nagrota. Further investigation into terror links is underway. The swift action by the police has been hailed as a crucial step in maintaining security in the region.

A Police spokesperson said that The accused, identified as Azan Hameed Gazi S/o. Abdul Hameed Gazi R/o Hilalabad, Qamarwari, Srinagar, was intercepted while travelling from Jammu towards Srinagar in a Toyota Etios (registration number HR38Z/2066).

During the search of the vehicle, police personnel recovered three pistols, three empty magazines, eight live cartridges and two empty cartridges from a handbag concealed under the co-driver’s seat.The accused failed to produce any valid documents or licenses for the recovered arms and ammunition.

Acting swiftly, police registered a case, FIR No. 170/2025, Section 3/25 of the Arms Act at Nagrota Police Station.

The accused has been taken into custody and further investigation is underway to trace the origin and intended use of the weapons.