Security forces recover arms, ammunition in Kupwara

Srinagar, April 06: Police and army in joint operation have successfully recovered a substantial cache of war-like stores during Search and Destroy Operation (SADO) in the Kandi forest belt of Kupwara district.

In a handout to GNS, the it said that in a joint operation launched by Kupwara police and and army's 47RR have recovered arms and ammunition which include one Machine Gun, 7 assorted Hand grenades, 90 Loose rounds,

One Chinese-made binocular, Two Solar mobile chargers as well as clothing including sleeping bag of foreign origin and large quantity of Pakistan made medicines.

In this regard an FIR has been lodged under relevant sections of law and investigation taken up.

This joint operation highlights the resolve of security forces to safeguard peace and stability in the area by neutralizing potential threats before they can materialize, reads the statement.