BARAMULLA, Aug. 29 -- Security forces recovered two hand grenades from a man during a naka checking operation in the Kunzer area of Baramulla district on Thursday, officials said.

According to officials, the checking was being carried out at Wussan Bangil by a joint team comprising personnel of Police Station Kunzer, Special Operations Group (SOG) Kunzer, the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) 176 Battalion and the Army's 2 Rashtriya Rifles.

During the operation, a man allegedly attempted to flee after noticing the security personnel but was apprehended on the spot, officials said.

The suspect was identified as Shakir Nabi Lone, a resident of Hardu Aboora in Kunzer.

Officials said two hand grenades were allegedly recovered during his...