Srinagar, August 27: Police on Wednesday said that during search operation they have recovered arms and ammunition from Bhuvan forest area of Rajwar in North Kashmir’s Handwara.
In a handout to GNS, the police said that during a search operation in the forest area, the team unearthed the following items which had been buried underground which include 22 UBGL Grenades, one UBGL, 15 rounds of AK-47 Rounds, Black powdered substance (suspected explosive) – approx. ½ Kg, Pencil Cells, Gas Cylinder, Gas Chulla, Tawa, 3Tarpaulins, Groceries (sugar, oil, salt, dry milk, turmeric), 1 pair of Shoes, Utensils and Weapon Cleaning Oil – approx. ½ litre.
The recovery of arms, ammunition, and other logistical items is a major blow to the nefarious designs of terrorists and their supporters. The timely recovery has averted possible terror activities in the area.
Handwara Police is committed to ensuring peace and stability in the region and continues its efforts to track down elements attempting to disturb harmony, reads the statement.(GNS)
