Militant hideout busted in Handwara, ammunition and explosives recovered

SRINAGAR (KIMS) — Jammu and Kashmir Police along with security forces have busted a militant hideout in the forest area of Mughalpora Kremhora in Handwara area of Kupwara district on Sunday and recovered ammunition and explosives from the site.

“Acting on a specific input, Police along with Army (15 RR) and CRPF (92 Bn), launched a meticulous combing operation in the forest area of Mughalpora Kremhora falling under the jurisdiction of Police Post Zachaldara. During the operation, a militant hideout was discovered, and a significant cache of explosives & ammunition, including 10 grenades recovered from the site,” police said in a statement.

“The recovered explosives have been safely seized for further investigation and legal proceedings. The timely action has dealt a serious blow to the nefarious activities of terrorists operating in the region, preventing potential threats to peace and security,” the statement said. — (KIMS)