India: Alleged terrorist arrested in Jammu August 5

Event

Indian police announced on Monday, August 6, that they had arrested an alleged terrorist in the Gandhi Nagar neighborhood of Jammu on Sunday, August 5. The suspect was reportedly arrested after police intercepted and searched a bus in the area, with police finding eight live hand grenades in the suspect's possession. Police believe the man to be a member of Ansar Ghazwat-ul-Hind who was planning a terror attack in Delhi or Jammu.

Advice

Individuals in India, notably in Jammu, are advised to monitor developments to the situation and adhere to all instructions issued by the local authorities. As a reminder, some Western governments advise their citizens against travel to parts of Kashmir, notably areas along the Line of Control (border), due to the significant risk of violence.