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00:00We have gathered here to brief you about an incident that occurred on 7th January 2025
00:18in Hamre, Patan.
00:21At approximately 20.30 hours, 8.30 pm, information was received through in-charge police force
00:27Palhalan.
00:29Regarding an incident at 19.40 hours, 7.40 pm, where unknown terrorists with the intent
00:35to cause harm and destruction, lobbed a grenade towards the 163 TA premises, which is a security
00:43force camp.
00:45The grenade exploded on top of the MI room structure, causing significant damage.
00:51Upon receiving this information, FIR No. 01 of 2025 of Police Station Patan was registered
00:58under Section 109, Bharti Naya Sanata, and Sections 16 and 23 of Unlawful Activities
01:05Prevention Act, and an investigation was promptly initiated.
01:10Necessary legal procedures, including the evidence collection at the scene of crime,
01:16were carried out meticulously, through an in-depth analysis of electronic and technical
01:21evidence available from the spot.
01:25Coupled with human intelligence and relentless efforts by multiple investigative teams, the
01:31perpetrators were apprehended within 24 hours of the commission of crime of the incident.
01:38Three individuals involved in the crime were arrested, and on their instance, the following
01:44arms and ammunitions were recovered.
01:46One hand grenade, one AK sleeves rifle, one pistol, 256 live AK rounds, 21 live pistol
01:57rounds.
01:58While revealing the detailed information about the arrested individuals and their modus operandi,
02:05could compromise the ongoing investigations, it is essential to note that one of the arrested
02:10individuals is a surrendered, released terrorist.
02:15Another one is the son of a surrendered, released terrorist.
02:20The third individual, and prima facie, the mastermind, who had been awaiting arrest in
02:27a Nagpur terror case for the past two years.
02:32The disturbing involvement of surrendered and released terrorists and their close family
02:36members in such activities poses challenges to the efforts aimed at reintegrating the
02:41community into the mainstream.
02:44Therefore, Baramulla Police and the rest of the security forces strongly caution the surrendered,
02:51released terrorists against engaging in terror and anti-national activities.
02:55Such actions contradict their requests for leniency and surveillance, and undermine the
03:01trust building measures.
03:04Baramulla Police assures the peace-loving citizens of its unwavering commitment to maintain
03:11peace and security in the district.
03:14We express our gratitude to District Police Sopore, the District Police Bandipur, and
03:2052 Rashtriya Rifles, apart from other security forces, for their cooperation and timely assistance.
03:28Special thanks are also extended to the citizens who supported the police during investigations.
04:29In the evening of 7.40 pm, there was a grenade incident in Patan.
04:38This incident was committed by unknown terrorists.
04:41The grenade was lobbed at 163 TA premises.
04:46The grenade exploded on the roof of their MI room, which caused significant damage to the structure.
04:55Thankfully, there was no loss of life.