Militant module busted in Poonch; arms, ammunition recovered; two arrested: Police

Jammu, Sep 12: Government forces on Saturday claimed to have busted a militant module during search operation in Mendhar area of Poonch district in Jammu division and recovered huge cache of arms and ammunition.

Police in a statement said, “On specific input joint operation comprising of Army, Mendhar Police and SOG Jammu was launched to intercept the couriers of arms, ammunitions and explosives along with other subversive material. Parties were deputed to intercept the couriers of these material along with the arms, ammunitions, explosives and other material to be used in subversive activities. The material was supposed to be carried from forward area to hinterland for subversive activities.”

So far two accused have been arrested.

Arms and ammunition including 3 Chinese Pistol, 6 Pistol Magazines, 70 Pistol Rounds, 11 Hand Grenades, 1 Wireless Set, 1 IED, 2 Batteries, 2 Flags, 1 Mobile Phone, 1 Charger, 1 Pen Drive and other related materials to IED were recovered from their procession.

A Case FIR No. 217/2020 under relevant sections of Unlawful Activities Prevention Act has been registered at Police Station Mendhar in this regard. Further investigation in this case is in progress, the statement added.