Srinagar, June 09(GNS): Police on tuesday said that in a significant breakthrough against the unlawful possession and movement of arms, Baramulla Police, in a joint operation with 52 Rashtriya Rifles, recovered an illegal foreign-made pistol during a Mobile Vehicle Checking Point (MVCP) established at Chandsuma, Kanispora, near the FCI Godown on 07 June 2026.
In a handout to GNS, the police said that during checking, a white Maruti Brezza bearing registration number JK02DN-6527, travelling from Srinagar towards Baramulla, was intercepted for inspection.
The vehicle was carrying two occupants. During a thorough search, one pistol—CANIK TP9SF METE (9×19 mm), manufactured in Turkey—was recovered from a bag carried by the co-passenger. The individual failed to produce any valid licence or legal authorization for possession of the weapon.
The accused was identified as Wakeel Ahmed Theekri, S/o Noor-ud-Din Theekri, R/o Kamalkot, Uri. Preliminary inquiry revealed that the driver was providing a ride to the co-passenger and claimed no knowledge of the recovered weapon.
Accordingly, FIR No. 70/2026 under Sections 7/25 of the Arms Act was registered at Police Station Baramulla on 07 June 2026. The weapon was seized and investigation was set into motion to ascertain its source, intended use, and possible links.
During the course of investigation, on 08 June 2026, and at the instance of the arrested accused, Baramulla Police conducted a search operation at Kalsi Hardu, Kamalkot, Uri. The search was carried out in the presence of an Executive Magistrate, the local Lambardar, and Chowkidar. During the operation, police recovered one Chinese-made pistol, two magazines, and 13 live rounds of ammunition, which were subsequently seized as evidence.
The fresh recovery constitutes a significant development in the case and points towards a larger unlawful arms possession network.
Further investigation is underway to uncover the source of the recovered weapons and ammunition and to identify any other persons involved.
Baramulla Police remains steadfast in its commitment to safeguarding public safety and maintaining peace and reiterates its resolve to act firmly against all unlawful activities that threaten security and public order, reads the statement.(GNS)
