Substantial quantity of ammunition and explosives recovered in Kupwara.
Published on
Srinagar, 12 Sep 2024 (RNA) : Security forces have recovered substantial quantity of ammunition and explosives in Jammu and Kashmir's Kupwara district on 11 September 2024.
Based on specific intelligence inputs, a joint operation by Army & Jammu & Kashmir Police was launched in Keran Sector, Kupwara. Searches in the indicated area have lead to the recovery of a very large cache of arms, ammunition and explosives including AK 47 rounds, Hand Grenades, RPG rounds, material for Improvised Explosive Devices & other war-like stores.
The recovery is significant considering the current security situation and upcoming important events in the UT. The intelligence tip off was from a special election observer deployed in J&K and has possibly helped avert a major incident in North Kashmir. The Security forces are ever committed to keeping the environment stable and peaceful, in the region.