Excelsior Correspondent
Srinagar, April 6: Security forces today recovered a substantial cache of war-like stores during a search and destroy operation (SADO) in the Kandi Forest belt of Kupwara district.
Police in a statement said that in a joint operation launched by Kupwara police and army’s 47RR, arms and ammunition including one machine gun, 7 assorted hand grenades, 90 loose rounds, one Chinese-made binocular, two Solar mobile chargers as well as clothing including sleeping bag of foreign origin and large quantity of Pakistan made medicines were recovered.
Follow the Daily Excelsior channel on WhatsApp
“In this regard, an FIR has been lodged under relevant sections of law and investigation taken up,” it said.
“This joint operation highlights the resolve of security forces to safeguard peace and stability in the area by neutralizing potential threats before they can materialize,” read the statement.
Follow our WhatsApp channel
