Srinagar: Dramatic situation arose in Court Complex Srinagar on Tuesday when a youth was spotted with pistol, which turned out to be a toy later on.
“We were taking some militants towards First Additional Session Judge Srinagar for Court hearing, when we spotted a youth who was nervous and tried to flee from the spot. We chased and overpowered him and recovered the toy pistols and some incriminating letter pads from him,” one of the police official told CNS on condition of anonymity.
Superintendent of Police East Srinage, Harmeet Singh CNS that the said youth namely Muhammad Salim son of Ghulam Muhammad resident of Safakadal Srinagar is an extortionist who is involved in different extortion cases.
Top police officials including SSP Security Rafiq-ul-Hasan reached on spot to assess the situation. Sources told CNS that at least three security personnel have been suspended for their negligence. However, police did not confirm this. (CNS)