SRINAGAR: A major cache of arms and ammunition was recovered during a joint operation by Jammu and Kashmir Police and Indian army in Machil sector of north Kashmir’s Kupwara district, officials said.
A police spokesperson in a statement said, “In a significant joint operation conducted by Kupwara Police and the Indian Army, a substantial cache of arms and ammunition was unearthed in the Poshmargi area of Machhal.”
The operation, the statement reads, was initiated based on specific intelligence input developed by Kupwara Police underscores the unwavering commitment of our security forces to maintain peace and security in the region.
“On the afternoon of September 30, 2023, a meticulously planned operation commenced in the suspected region, marked by its challenging terrain and the ever-present threat posed by anti-national elements. The collaborative effort of Kupwara Police and the Indian Army was executed with precision and dedication, reflecting their determination to safeguard the nation.”
“During the exhaustive search operation, a natural cave yielded a treasure trove of arms and ammunition that had been illicitly transported across the Line of Control (LoC)”, reads the statement adding the haul included; 1 AK Series Rifle, 4 AK Magazines, 2 UBGL (Under Barrel Grenade Launcher), 2 Hand Grenades, 26 UBGL Grenades, 2088 rounds of 7.62 mm AK ammunition, 1 Silencer (Sound Suppressor), 900 grams of PEK (Potassium Nitrate), 20 No.27 Detonators, 19 Commercial Detonators with wire, 2 Booster Charges, 2 Explosive Devices (exact type yet to be determined), 10 Modified Mechanism Devices, 4 9V Batteries and 1 ICom Radio Set,” reads the statement.
