Army jawan arrested with two grenades at Srinagar airport
The soldier, Gopal Mukhiya of 17 JAK Rifles, is posted near the Line of Control in the Uri sector of Kashmir.
According to reports, he was about to take a chartered flight to Delhi when a baggage check revealed the grenades.
He reportedly claimed during questioning that the grenade was handed over to him by his officer.
The jawan was arrested and police started and investigation into the incident.
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