Jammu, July 29, 2025 – Jammu Police have arrested an individual and recovered a significant cache of weapons during a routine check at the TCP Naka on Byepass Nagrota. The arrest took place on Monday, July 29, 2025.
The accused has been identified as Azan Hameed Gazi, son of Abdul Hameed Gazi, a resident of Hilalabad, Qamarwari, Srinagar. He was intercepted while traveling from Jammu to Srinagar in a Toyota Etios (registration number HR38Z/2066).
During a search of the vehicle, police personnel discovered a handbag hidden under the co-driver’s seat. Inside, they found three pistols, three empty magazines, eight live cartridges, and two empty cartridges. Gazi was unable to provide any valid documentation or licenses for the recovered arms and ammunition.
Police have registered a case, FIR No. 170/2025, under Section 3/25 of the Arms Act, at Police Station Nagrota. The accused is currently in custody, and further investigation is ongoing to determine the origin of the weapons and their intended use.
