Major arms, ammunition and explosives cache recovered in Sopore forest
SOPORE — Police recovered a major cache of arms, ammunition, grenades and explosive material during a search operation in the Mukaam Cherhar forest area of Sopore in north Kashmir, officials said on Saturday.
Acting on specific intelligence inputs generated by Sopore Police, a Cordon and Search Operation (CASO) was launched 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. The Bomb Disposal Squad (BDS) was subsequently called to the spot to examine and safely handle the suspected explosive material.
The recovered cache included two assault rifles, an AK-47 and an AK-76, along with seven magazines and ammunition, four pistols with four magazines and ammunition, one Multi Grenade Launcher (MGL) with five rounds, and 11 hand grenades.
Police also recovered three Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) fitted with remote controls, eight detonators, two timers and other material, including a Y-SMS set, prima cords, wires, battery cells and IED-related components.
The recovered material was taken into possession following due legal procedures and necessary safety precautions, officials said.
In this connection, FIR No. 66/2026 has been registered at Police Station Bomai under Sections 13, 18, 20 and 23 of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA), Section 7/25 of the Arms Act and Section 5 of the Explosive Substances Act.
Further investigation is underway to trace the source and ownership of the recovered material, identify those involved in concealing it and ascertain possible terrorist linkages.
Police described the recovery as a significant achievement in the ongoing counter-terrorism efforts in the area. — (KIMS)
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