Local held with anti-India posters, grenade in Kashmir’s Pulwama: officials
The posters described August 15 and August 5, the day the Centre ended J&K’s special status, as “black day”, while August 14, Pakistan’s Independence Day, as day of Independence
Pulwama, in south Kashmir, witnessed the arrest of a local individual on August 3, 2026, who allegedly possessed anti-India posters and a live grenade, according to security forces. Tousef Ahmad Dar, a resident of Drabgam Payeen, was apprehended near Fruit Mandi on Pachar Road by the Pulwama Police, Army's 44 Rashtriya Rifles, and CRPF's 183 Battalion.
The accused was allegedly attempting to flee when the security forces set up a checkpoint. The arrested man was carrying posters that marked August 15 and August 5 as "black day" and August 14 as "Youm e azadi," a day celebrated in Pakistan. Additionally, a mobile phone was recovered from his possession. The police have initiated an investigation under various statutes, including the Arms Act and the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act.
The Pulwama Police, working closely with the Army and CRPF, pledged to continue their efforts against anti-national and unlawful activities. The recent arrest follows two targeted killings of non-locals in south Kashmir since July 22. Scans remain active in Kulgam, where the victims resided.
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