Major Arms Haul in Kupwara Foils Terror Plot
In a significant counter-terrorism operation, security forces successfully thwarted a potential terror plot this Friday by uncovering and seizing a substantial cache of arms and ammunition from a hideout situated near the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir's Kupwara district. Acting on specific intelligence, the forces launched a targeted search operation, leading to this critical discovery.
The Raid and Recovery in Neeriyan Forest
The operation was centered in the dense Neeriyan Forest area, which falls along the sensitive Line of Control in the Handwara region of north Kashmir's Kupwara district. During the intensive search, the joint team of security personnel located and busted a major hideout used by terrorists. The recovery from this hideout was substantial and included sophisticated weaponry.
The seized items consisted of:
- Two M4 assault rifles along with four magazines.
- Two Chinese-made pistols with three magazines.
- Two live hand grenades.
- A quantity of live ammunition rounds.
Investigation Launched, Plot Thwarted
A senior police officer confirmed that the discovery and seizure of this large haul of weapons has effectively foiled a potential terror plot that was in the making. The security forces' proactive operation based on precise input prevented these arms from being used for disruptive activities.
Following the recovery, the police have officially registered a case, and a comprehensive investigation has been initiated to uncover the network behind the smuggling and storage of these weapons. This operation underscores the continued vigilance of the security apparatus in the region to maintain peace and stability.
