SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir Police on Friday claimed to have recovered huge cache of explosive material and ammunition in Nowdal area of Tral in south Kashmir’s Pulwama district.
A police spokesman in a statement said that based on credible input, a joint team of Police, 42RR and CRPF 180BN launched a search operation in Nawdal Tral area of Awanitpora.
“During search operation, huge cache of explosive material and ammunition including 07 Numbers of 51-MM motar shells, 260 Pika rounds and other incriminating materials have been recovered which was kept hidden underground by the militants,” said the spokesman.
“Accordingly, a case vide FIR No. 87/2021 under relevant sections of law stands registered at Police Station Tral and further investigation is in progress,” police spokesman in a statement said.