Srinagar, Aug 3: Joint security forces on Sunday apprehended a suspected individual during a “naka” checking operation near Fruit Mandi in Rajpora area of Pulwama district in south Kashmir, official sources said.

The arrested person has been identified as Tausif Ahmad Dar, a resident of Pulwama.

According to sources in the security establishment, the “naka” (Checkpost) was set up as part of routine area domination and preventive measures in the sensitive zone.

During the search of the suspect, security personnel recovered a hand grenade, one mobile phone and three anti-national posters from his possession, sources confirmed.

The recovery of the explosive device and propaganda material has raised concerns about possible attempts to disrupt peace in the region.

A case has been registered under FIR No. 107/2026 at Rajpora Police Station, police sources said.

The FIR has been lodged under relevant sections of the law dealing with possession of explosives and anti-national activities. Further investigation is underway to ascertain the source of the grenade, the origin of the posters and any possible links of the accused with militant or over-ground worker networks.

Security officials said that such “naka” operations are being intensified across Pulwama and adjoining areas to foil any potential threats and maintain law and order.

The recovery of the hand grenade, in particular, is being treated with seriousness given the potential for its use in targeted attacks or to create panic among civilians.

Sources indicated that the phone seized from the accused is being subjected to forensic examination to check for communication records or digital evidence that could point to larger networks.

Investigators are also examining the content and origin of the anti-national posters recovered from the suspect.

The incident comes amid ongoing efforts by security forces to keep a tight vigil in south Kashmir, which has witnessed sporadic attempts by anti-national elements to revive subversive activities. Officials maintained that continuous area domination, intelligence-based operations and public cooperation remain key to preventing such threats.

Tausif Ahmad Dar remains in custody for detailed questioning as the probe continues, sources added.

Police have urged residents to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity to the nearest security post or police station.

New Delhi, Aug 2: The Delhi government has notified a compensation scheme – with relief amounts ranging from Rs 5 lakh to Rs 7.5 lakh – for the next of kin or legal heirs of prisoners who suffer an unnatural death during custody in city prisons, said Chief Minister Rekha Gupta.

Chief Minister Rekha Gupta said the scheme, notified in accordance with the guidelines of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), will ensure timely relief to affected families in specified cases while further strengthening administrative accountability.

According to the notification issued by the Home (General) Department of the Delhi Government, the scheme will be implemented as the Scheme for Payment of Compensation on Account of Death of Prisoners in Delhi Prison, 2025, said a statement.

It will apply only to cases involving the unnatural death of a prisoner in any Delhi prison on or after the date of notification of the scheme. As per the notification, compensation of Rs 7.5 lakh will be paid to the family of a deceased prisoner in cases where death occurs due to clashes between inmates or alleged torture or assault by prison personnel, it said.

A compensation of Rs 5 lakh has been prescribed in cases involving negligence by prison authorities or staff, negligence by medical or paramedical personnel, or suicide by a prisoner, it said.

The notification makes it clear that no compensation will be payable in cases of natural death or death caused by illness. It further states that deaths occurring while escaping from prison or from lawful custody, as well as deaths caused by disasters or calamities, will not be covered under the scheme, said the statement.

Under the scheme, the Jail Superintendent concerned will be required to submit the magisterial inquiry report, post-mortem report, final cause of death, the prisoner’s medical history, and details of the treatment provided before death to the Director General (Prisons), Delhi, in every case, it said.

New Delhi, Aug 2: The Delhi Police have reunited 124 people, including 43 missing or kidnapped children and 81 missing adults, with their families during July under their ongoing ‘Operation Milap’.

According to a press release issued on Sunday, South-West District Police said the recoveries were made between July 1 and July 31, following coordinated search operations launched immediately after reports of missing or kidnapped persons were received.

Calling the initiative “Operation Milap: Reuniting Families with Dedication and Compassion”, the police said the recovered individuals were “safely reunited with their families” after sustained efforts by police teams across the district.

According to the release, the search operations involved extensive local enquiries, analysis of CCTV footage, and circulation of photographs of the missing persons at auto-rickshaw stands, e-rickshaw stands, bus terminals and railway stations. Police teams also questioned bus drivers, conductors and vendors to trace the movement of the missing individuals, while local informers were roped in to assist the investigations. Records of nearby police stations and hospitals were also checked as part of the search.

“As a result of these swift and coordinated efforts, South-West District Police succeeded in tracing 124 missing persons/children (43 missing/kidnapped children and 81 missing adults) between 01.07.2026 and 31.07.2026,” the release said.

It added that “the police teams displayed dedication and professionalism in locating and safely reuniting these individuals with their families under Operation Milap”.

The police also highlighted the district’s cumulative performance this year, stating that 990 missing persons and children, including 269 children and 721 adults, have been traced and reunited with their families between January 1 and July 31.

Among individual police stations, Kapashera Police Station recorded the highest number of recoveries during July, tracing 28 missing persons, including 14 missing or kidnapped children and 14 adults. Palam Village Police Station recovered 11 missing persons, while Sagarpur Police Station traced 15 individuals, including five children and 10 adults. Vasant Kunj South Police Station recovered 17 missing persons, including five children and 12 adults.

The Anti-Human Trafficking Unit (AHTU) of the South-West District traced 10 missing persons, including nine children, while the District Missing Persons Unit (DMPU) traced 13 missing adults during the month.

The release also noted that several of the recovered persons had been missing for years. During the July operations, police traced 12 adults reported missing in 2020, one woman missing since 2021, five persons linked to 2024 cases, two persons missing since 2025, and 104 persons reported missing in 2026, comprising 41 minors and 63 adults.

Reaffirming its commitment to public service, the South-West District Police said Operation Milap had helped ensure the safe return of 124 missing individuals to their homes. The force said its “compassionate approach, coupled with methodical investigations and swift action, brought hope and relief to many grieving families”.