Security forces bust terrorist hideout in forest area of Handwara

Srinagar, Nov 24: Police in Handwara along with security forces have busted a terrorist hideout in the forest area of Mughalpora Kremhora and recovered ammunition and explosives.

Acting on a specific input, Police along with Army’s 15RR and CRPF 92Bn, launched a meticulous combing operation in the forest area of Mughalpora Kremhora falling under the jurisdiction of Police Post Zachaldara. During the operation, a terrorist hideout was discovered, and a significant cache of explosives & ammunition, including 10 grenades recovered from the site. The recovered explosives have been safely seized for further investigation and legal proceedings, police in a statement said.

The timely action has dealt a serious blow to the nefarious activities of terrorists operating in the region, preventing potential threats to peace and security, the statement added.