Security forces in Jammu and Kashmir busted a terrorist hideout in the Kishtwar district on Friday and seized a massive cache of arms, ammunition, and explosive material. The operation was conducted based on specific intelligence inputs.
Details of the Seizure
An official stated that the recovery included one Under Barrel Grenade Launcher with one 51mm rocket, a carbine, one pistol, a sling, four detonators, 97 live rounds of 9mm, 18 live rounds of 7.62mm, one pull-through, 1kg of explosives, one Kenwood radio set, and two Motorola radio sets.
Operation in Chatroo Region
Acting on intelligence inputs, troops launched a joint search operation in the hilly district's Chatroo region. They located the hideout within the Bajmandoo forest in the Sigdi Bhata area. The search operation was meticulously planned and executed, leading to the discovery of the hidden cache.
The successful operation underscores the continued efforts of security forces to neutralize terrorist activities in the region. The recovered materials have been taken into custody for further investigation. Officials are analyzing the intelligence to track down any individuals linked to the hideout.
