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Delhi based woman pilgrim detained with loaded pistol at Mata Vaishno Devi Bhawan

Delhi based woman pilgrim detained with loaded pistol at Mata Vaishno Devi Bhawan
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Jammu, Mar 18 (UNI) Police have detained a Delhi based woman pilgrim with a loaded pistol at Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Bhawan nestled in Trikuta Hills of Katra town in Reasi district of Jammu and Kashmir.
Police sources here on Tuesday said that the pilgrim, who claimed to be an ex-police constable, was detained on the intervening night of March 14-15 with the weapon and six rounds near the Bhawan checkpoint.
"The pistol was licenced but have expired," they added.

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