9 IEDs, 3 pistols recovered in Reasi

Arms & explosives recovered in Mahore area of Reasi on Sunday. - Excelsior/ Romesh Mengi
Arms & explosives recovered in Mahore area of Reasi on Sunday. - Excelsior/ Romesh Mengi

Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, May 12: Security forces today unearthed a terrorist hideout in a forest area in Reasi district and recovered a huge cache of arms and ammunition, including nine Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) and three pistols.

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The hideout was unearthed by the joint troops of Rashtriya Rifles and police during search and cordon operation in Kot Budhan forest in Mahore area this morning, the officials said.
Besides nine IEDs fitted with electric detonators and three pistols along with three magazines and 20 rounds, the forces also recovered one kg explosive powder, seven explosive safety fuses, 21 batteries of various types, 50 metre electric wire, 15 AK assault rounds, eight metre rope, one blanket and three dressing bandages.
They said the operation was still continuing when last reports were received.