Archive · 23 Sep 2026
UAPA Invoked After Baramulla Arms Recovery, House Attached
Police in Baramulla say they stopped a man during a roadside security check.
They say the man tried to run away when he saw the officers.
A pistol, bullets, a phone and two SIM cards were allegedly found with him.
Police later said that two hand grenades were found at his home.
Investigators alleged that he had received weapons from terrorists in 2024.
They also alleged that he gave terrorists shelter and logistical help.
A case was first filed under the Arms Act and later expanded under the UAPA.
These claims are part of the police investigation and will be considered through the legal process.
Baramulla Police arrested Aijaz Ahmad Ganie after recovering a pistol and ammunition during naka checking at Zandfarn, Sheeri.
The August 1, 2026 operation involved Baramulla Police, 46 Rashtriya Rifles, 53 Central Reserve Police Force and 112 Border Security Force.
Police registered FIR No. 37/2026 under Section 7/25 of the Arms Act at Sheeri police station.
Investigators alleged that Ganie received weapons and hand grenades from terrorists and intended to support a terror-related attack.
Police invoked Sections 13, 18, 19, 20, 23, 38 and 39 of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act and attached his house.
- Who
- Baramulla Police arrested Aijaz Ahmad Ganie, with support from 46 Rashtriya Rifles, 53 Central Reserve Police Force and 112 Border Security Force personnel.
- What
- Police recovered a pistol, ammunition and other items, later reported recovering two hand grenades from Ganie's home, and invoked UAPA provisions.
- When
- The naka operation took place on August 1, 2026; police alleged that related support activities occurred in 2024.
- Where
- The arrest occurred at Zandfarn, Goriwan crossing, Sheeri, in Baramulla; the house search occurred at Ganie's residence in Namblan, Sheeri.
- Why
- Police alleged that Ganie possessed weapons for a terror-related attack and provided shelter and logistical support to terrorists.
- Accused
- Aijaz Ahmad Ganie of Namblan, Sheeri
- Recovery during checking
- One pistol, one magazine, 10 live 9mm rounds, a Redmi mobile phone and two Airtel SIM cards
- Additional recovery
- Police said two hand grenades were recovered from the accused's residential house
- Initial case
- FIR No. 37/2026 under Section 7/25 of the Arms Act at Sheeri police station
- UAPA sections
- Sections 13, 18, 19, 20, 23, 38 and 39
- Security operation
- Personnel from Baramulla Police, 46 Rashtriya Rifles, 53 Central Reserve Police Force and 112 Border Security Force participated