Security forces Bust Hideout in Handwara, Recover Arms Ammo


Srinagar, Sept 16 (KNS): Jammu and Kashmir Police on Saturday said that it have busted a hideout and recovered arms and ammunition in a joint operation with Army and CRPF in Handwara area of north Kashmir's Kupwara district.

“On 16 September 2023, during a search operation at Wadder Bala by parties of Army 21RR, Handwara Police and CRPF 92 Bn, a hideout of arms and ammunition was busted," the Police said in a statement.

It said that the arms and ammunition recovered from the site, as per the statement, include; 2 AK-47, 1 AK-56, 16 AK Magazines, 328 AK Rounds, 1 Pistol, 2 Pistol Magazines, 3 Pistol Rounds, 1 UGBL and 4 UGBL Rounds. 

“In relation to this, FIR No 208/2023 has been registered at Police Station Handwara under relevant sections UAPA and Arms Act and investigation initiated," the Police said(KNS)

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