Ammunition recovered from Samba forest area in Jammu and Kashmir

Jammu, Feb 18: Police on Tuesday recovered ammunition and explosive substance from Chilla Danga forest area of Samba district of Jammu and Kashmir.

Police said that a team headed by DySP Hqrs Samba along with SHO Samba and In-charge Border Police Post (BPP) Chilla Danga while performing patrolling in the Chilla Danga area, received information through reliable sources regarding hideout of terrorists in the Kawala forest area of Chilla Danga.

Acting over the information, a Police team conducted a thorough search operation in the area and recovered ammunition and explosive substance concealed in cavities carved out of tree and rock.

Recoveries included 29 live rounds; one magazine of AK Rifle and explosive powder.

“Recovery suggests that some unknown anti-national elements have dumped this material acquired illegally through some medium to carry out terrorist acts and to cause damage to life and property. By the recovery, the designs of anti-national elements have been foiled and major sabotage has been averted,” Police said.

In this regard, case FIR NO 54/2025 U/S 13/16/23 UA (P) Act, 7/25 Indian Arms Act, 4/25 Explosive Substances Act was registered at Police Station Samba and investigation was initiated.