Sopore, October 10 (Daily Kiran) : Security forces in Jammu and Kashmir’s Sopore region uncovered a substantial cache of weapons, ammunition, and explosives during an operation on Saturday. Acting on specific intelligence from Sopore police, a search was conducted in the forests near the Bomai police station, specifically in the Cherhar area.
During the operation, officers discovered a blue barrel and a bag hidden beneath a large stone. The site was promptly secured, and a bomb disposal squad was called to safely handle the suspected explosives.
The recovered items included two assault rifles, seven magazines, four handguns with magazines, a multi-grenade launcher with five rounds, 11 hand grenades, three remote-controlled IEDs, eight detonators, and two timers. Additional materials such as prima cord, wires, battery cells, and components related to IEDs were also seized. Police officials confirmed that all items were confiscated following necessary safety protocols and legal procedures.
An FIR has been filed at the Bomai police station under various sections of the UAPA, Arms Act, and the Explosive Substances Act. Authorities are conducting further investigations to identify the source and ownership of the seized materials. Efforts are underway to track down individuals involved in hiding the cache, with a focus on uncovering any potential terrorist connections.
Police officials hailed this operation as a significant success in Sopore’s counter-terrorism efforts. The ongoing investigation aims to clarify the circumstances surrounding the concealment of the items and to identify all individuals involved.
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