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Two Arrested in Sopore Checkpoint Operation, Police Recover Pistol and Grenades

Authorities say the joint team acted on specific intelligence.

Overview

  • J&K Police, 22 RR and 179 BN CRPF detained two men during a joint naka at Sadeeq Colony in Mominabad, Sopore.
  • Police identified the arrested individuals as Shabir Ahmad Najar of Mohalla Tawheed Colony Maazbugh and Shabir Ahmad Mir of Brath Sopore.
  • Officials said the pair attempted to flee from Fruit Mandi Sopore toward Ahat Baba Crossing before being apprehended.
  • A pistol, a magazine, 20 live rounds and two hand grenades were recovered, which police cite as indicating terror-related involvement.
  • An FIR (No. 253/2025) was registered at Police Station Sopore, and investigators are proceeding with the case as police describe the suspects as 'hybrid terrorists'.