Security forces in Kupwara, North Kashmir, recovered a substantial cache of arms and ammunition during a joint search operation, believed to be linked to cross-border militants.
Srinagar: A joint search operation conducted by security forces resulted in the recovery of a significant cache of arms and ammunition in the Doriban Madhama Awora forest area of Kupwara district on Saturday.
According to police sources, the operation was initiated based on specific intelligence received from UIC 98 Battalion. Personnel from the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) 98 Battalion, in collaboration with the Jammu and Kashmir Police from Police Post Awora, launched a cordon and search operation under the jurisdiction of Police Station Trehgam.
During the operation, the following items were recovered:
One hand grenade, ten AK-47 rounds, one telescope, six detonators, and one Pakistan-made backpack.
This recovery adds to an earlier cache seized during operations in the same area, which included two AK-47 rifles, four AK magazines, 120 rounds of ammunition, one pistol with two magazines, five hand grenades, wireless communication devices, and suspected narcotics that have been sent for forensic testing.
Officials believe that these recoveries may be linked to cross-border infiltration or hidden supply drops intended for militant use. “A case has been registered under relevant sections at Police Station Trehgam. Investigations are ongoing to identify the handlers and trace any possible militant links,” the officials stated.
Search operations in the area remain active as authorities continue to monitor the situation closely.
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