Srinagar: Security forces in Jammu and Kashmir have recovered a significant quantity of ammunition and explosives in Kupwara district, following a successful operation on 11 September 2024.
Based on specific intelligence inputs, a joint operation was launched by the Army and Jammu & Kashmir Police in the Keran Sector of Kupwara. During extensive searches in the area, a large cache of arms, ammunition, and explosives was discovered. The recovery includes AK-47 rounds, hand grenades, RPG rounds, materials for improvised explosive devices (IEDs), and other war-like stores.
The recovery is considered crucial, particularly in light of the current security situation and upcoming major events in the Union Territory. Officials have confirmed that the intelligence, provided by a special election observer deployed in J&K, may have helped avert a significant incident in North Kashmir.
PRO (Defence) Srinagar, emphasized the commitment of security forces to maintaining peace and stability in the region.