In two separate security-related incidents on Sunday, Jammu and Kashmir authorities recovered a weapon-mountable telescope in Jammu and detained a man in Samba for questioning.
Weapon-Mountable Telescope Recovered in Sidhra
Police and the Special Operations Group (SOG) launched an investigation after a “Chinese-made” weapon-mountable telescope was discovered in the Asrarabad locality of Sidhra.
- Discovery: The device was initially found in the possession of a six-year-old boy.
- Family Statement: During the initial inquiry, the child’s family claimed he had found the telescope in a local garbage dump earlier that morning.
- Official Response: While an active investigation is underway, a police spokesperson urged the community to remain calm, stating, “The public is advised not to panic.”
Man Detained in Samba District
In a separate development, police took 24-year-old Tanvir Ahmad into custody in the Diani village of Samba district.
- Reason for Detention: Officials reportedly apprehended Ahmad after discovering a Pakistani phone number on his mobile device.
- Background: Ahmad is originally from Anantnag in south Kashmir but had been residing in Samba at the time of his detention.
Both matters remain under active investigation by local authorities to determine if there are any wider security implications.
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