J&K: Weapons and Ammunition Seized in Kupwara, Searches Underway in Poonch
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Synopsis
On February 10, security forces in Jammu & Kashmir's Kupwara district seized a large cache of arms and ammunition during a Cordon & Search Operation. Concurrently, searches are being conducted in the Poonch district as part of ongoing operations against terrorism.
Key Takeaways
- Security forces recovered arms in Kupwara.
- Joint operation conducted by army and JKP.
- Searches ongoing in Poonch district.
- Targeting suspicious movements in multiple areas.
- Zero tolerance policy against terrorism emphasized.
Srinagar, February 10 (NationPress) On Monday, security forces reported that during a Cordon & Search Operation (CASO) in Kupwara district of Jammu & Kashmir, a significant amount of weapons and ammunition was confiscated. Concurrently, search operations are ongoing in Poonch district.
An official disclosed that the army, in collaboration with the Jammu and Kashmir Police (JKP), executed a CASO in Amrohi village, located in Karnah tehsil, Kupwara district, resulting in the recovery of a substantial quantity of arms and ammunition.
“The recovered items include two AK-47 Rifles, two AK Magazines, and twelve rounds of AK ammunition,” he remarked.
In another incident, security forces initiated the CASO at approximately a dozen locations in Poonch district.
“Search operations are being conducted in areas including Mendhar, Surankote, and Gursai, following intelligence regarding suspicious movements. The Special Operations Group (SOG) of the local police, along with the CRPF, cordoned off areas such as lower Chanan, Sair, Sanai forest, Chiti Bhati, and Fazalabad in Surankote, as well as Darai forest and surrounding areas in Mendhar, and Khokhar Mohalla, Kandi, and Galhutta in Gursai,” the official added.
Further details are awaited.
Security forces have been conducting rigorous operations against terrorists in both the vicinity of the Line of Control (LoC) and the hinterland.
Recently, Union Home Minister Amit Shah presided over a high-level security review meeting concerning J&K in Delhi. During the session, Amit Shah instructed the security forces to maintain zero infiltration and practice a zero tolerance policy towards terrorism.
Last week, in an attempted infiltration that was thwarted, five terrorists perished when one triggered a landmine, resulting in an explosion that killed them all.
In another anti-infiltration operation, terrorists opened fire on an army patrol near Rajouri close to the LoC. The army returned fire, effectively halting their potential infiltration.
