Kupwara, Oct 9: In a major success against terrorist’s infrastructure, security forces Thursday busted a hideout and recovered a large cache of arms and ammunition during a joint operation in the Brijthor Forest area of Warsun in north Kashmir’s Kupwara district.
According to the Army’s Chinar Corps, the operation was launched based on specific intelligence inputs regarding the presence of a militant hideout in the dense forest area.
The joint team of the Indian Army and Jammu and Kashmir Police carried out a detailed search operation, leading to the discovery of a well-concealed hideout.
During the search, forces recovered two AK-series rifles, four rocket launchers, a huge quantity of ammunition, and other war-like stores.
Officials said the recovery is a major blow to militant networks operating in the region and underscores the continued vigilance of security agencies.
The Army said the operation reflects the high level of coordination between the Army and Police in maintaining peace and preventing militant regrouping in Kupwara’s frontier areas.
“The recovery of such a cache indicates the attempts of militants to re-establish their presence, which has been effectively thwarted,” an official said.
The seized arms and ammunition have been taken into custody, and further investigations are underway to trace the source and possible links of the hideout to any militant outfit active in the region. (KNT)
Hideout busted in Kupwara
