HUGE CACHE OF ARMS & AMMUNITION RECOVERED BY SECURITY FORCES IN MACHHAL SECTOR, KUPWARA

Srinagar, 18 Aug : Based on concrete intelligence inputs by agencies on attempts by terrorists to induct war like stores into Kashmir Valley from across the Line of Control, a Joint Operation was launched by Indian Army, BSF and JKP from 15 to 18 Aug 23 in Machhal Sector, Kupwara.
During the search operations, huge cache of arms and ammunition was recovered at around 1100 hours on 18 Aug to include five AK Series Rifles, eight AK Magazines, seven 9mm Pistols, fifteen 9mm Pistol Magazines, four Hand Grenades, 7.62 mm AK Rounds, 7.62 mm AP Rounds and 9 mm Rounds and other incriminating material.

The search operation are still in progress. Extensive search of the area is being carried out. The recovery of such large cache of arms and ammunition is a huge setback to the nefarious designs of terrorist organisations to disrupt peace and tranquility in Kashmir Valley. Security Forces in complete synergy are always combat ready and are committed to keep the Valley safe and secure.