Teenage terror suspect arrested in Jammu

Jammu, Nov 27: Police have arrested a teenager, allegedly planning a terror act after being radicalised online, from Bathindi area of Jammu.

The boy, according to Police, was in touch with persons in Pakistan and other foreign countries, over mobile phone.

Police said, “The 19-year-old boy, originally a resident of Reasi district and presently residing in the Bathindi area, is emerging as a key suspect in FIR No 331/2025 u/s 113(3) BNS registered at Police Station Bahu Fort. He was arrested on Wednesday night from Bhatindi.”

“Preliminary investigation reveals that the accused was being radicalised online and was allegedly planning to carry out a terror act. It has also surfaced that he was in touch over mobile phone with certain numbers based in Pakistan and other foreign countries,” Police said.

The suspect’s digital devices have been seized and are being examined and analysed.

“The detailed questioning of the accused and a thorough investigation is underway,” Police said.