Security forces unearths militant hideout in Kashmir

The search operation was on for the last three days

Security forces have unearthed a militant hideout in forests of Kupwara district in Kashmir and recovered a cache of arms and ammunition after three days of search.

Army and Police launched a search operation in Haphruda forests of Kupwara on May 5 following information about a militant hideout in the area, said a defence spokesman on Friday.

He said the security forces found a militant hideout and recovered a cache of arms and ammunition on Thursday.

The recoveries included one pistol, three magazines, 12 Chinese grenades, two binoculars, two compasses, three rounds of RPG, two 60 mm bombs, one wireless set and other administrative stores.