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Crime
Youth Arrested in Amritsar for Carrying Hand Grenade in Car
✍️ Amar Ujala · Amritsar
🗓 11 Nov 2026, 03:21 PM
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Police in Amritsar detained a young man who was found driving a car while carrying a hand grenade.
Amritsar police reported the arrest of a young male driver after a routine traffic check revealed a hand grenade hidden in his vehicle. The suspect, whose identity has not been disclosed, was taken into custody at the scene and the explosive device was seized by authorities. Officers said the grenade was intact and posed a serious security risk, prompting immediate action under the Arms Act. The investigation is ongoing to determine the source of the weapon and any possible links to extremist networks. The police have assured the public that the incident is being thoroughly examined and appropriate legal proceedings will follow.