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Another army personnel held with live round at Srinagar airport, second since morning

Srinagar Airport. [File Photo].

Srinagar: Another armed forces personnel was on Friday detained at the Srinagar International Airport after airport authorities recovered a live cartridge from his baggage.

An official said that during screening at the drop gate of the Srinagar International Airport, one live cartridge of 7.62 mm was recovered from the baggage of Babin Kumar of 3 RR who was proceeding on leave from Srinagar to Delhi by GoFirst flight.

Kumar was immediately detained for questioning and later handed over to police post Humhama, the official said. He said that further investigation has been launched in this regard.

Earlier in the morning, army personnel from Assam Riffles (AR) was detained with two live rounds of INSAS. (KDC)

 

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