Sopore, Oct 10: Jammu and Kashmir Police recovered a cache of arms, ammunition and explosives during a search operation in the Mukaam Cherhar forest in north Kashmir’s Sopore area on Saturday.
An official said Sopore Police launched a cordon and search operation following a tip-off in the forest area falling under the jurisdiction of Police Station Bomai.
During the search, a blue barrel and a bag were found concealed beneath a large boulder. A Bomb Disposal Squad was called to examine and safely handle the suspected explosive material.
The recovered items included an AK-47 and an AK-76 assault rifle, seven magazines, ammunition, four pistols, four pistol magazines, a multi-grenade launcher with five rounds, 11 hand grenades and three remote-controlled improvised explosive devices (IEDs).
Police also seized eight detonators, two timers, a Y-SMS set, prima cords, wires, battery cells, IED components and other accessories.
The official described the recovery as a significant blow to terror networks in the area.
A case (FIR No. 66/2026) has been registered at Police Station Bomai under Sections 13, 18, 20 and 23 of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, Sections 7/25 of the Arms Act and Section 5 of the Explosive Substances Act.
The seized material has been taken into custody following legal procedures and safety protocols. Further investigation is underway to trace its source, identify those involved in concealing the cache and establish possible terrorist links.
