SRINAGAR, Oct 7: The Member Legislative Assembly from Bijbehara constituency and National Conference leader, Bashir Ahmad Veeri, was today detained at Srinagar airport after ammunition was recovered from his baggage.

The MLA Veeri was on his way to Jammu and during the normal scanning of his baggage at the airport two rounds of ammunition were found in his bag. He was detained and taken to Police Station Humhama for questioning. Further details are awaited. (Daily Excelsior)