5 explosive devices recovered as forces bust hideout in Poonch

Poonch, May 05 : Security forces on Monday busted a militant hideout and recovered a cache of explosives during a cordon and search operation in the Rajara area of Surankote in Poonch district, officials said.

An official told news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) that the operation was launched in the Marhote area following specific inputs. “During the search, a hideout was discovered, leading to the recovery of arms and explosives,” he said.

He said that he recovery includes five improvised explosive devices, five urea packets, and other ammunition. “A 5 kg gas cylinder, a binocular, two wireless sets, an empty pouch, two woolen caps, three trousers, and a plate.”

The official said that a case has been registered and further investigation is underway—(KNO)

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