SRINAGAR: Police in North Kashmir’s Handwara along with security forces have busted a militant hideout in the forest area of Mughalpora Kremhora and recovered ammunition and explosives, officials said.
“Acting on a specific input, Police along with Army (15 RR) and CRPF (92 Bn), launched a meticulous combing operation in the forest area of Mughalpora Kremhora falling under the jurisdiction of Police Post Zachaldara,” a police spokesperson said, adding, “During the operation, a terrorist hideout was discovered, and a significant cache of explosives & ammunition, including 10 grenades were recovered from the site.”
The recovered explosives, he said, have been safely seized for further investigation and legal proceedings. “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.”
