Security forces busted a militant hideout in north Kashmir’s Baramulla on Tuesday while a militant belonging to Hizbul Mujahideen outfit was apprehended in south Kashmir’s Shopian district.
A defence spokesman said that following specific input, a joint team of Rashtriya Rifles personnel and police launched a search operation in Gabbewaer area of Pirnia in north Kashmir’s Baramulla on Tuesday.
During the operation, a hideout was busted with large quantity of war-like stores in the forested area.
The cache of war like stores included one Under-barrel grenade launcher with 56 rounds, 13 RPG rounds with 43 Boosters, 17 Mortar Bombs, 2 Hand Grenades, 3 Chinese Pistols with 11 magazines, 3 AK 47 magazines, over 1000 rounds of AK 47, 51 rounds of Pika Rifle and 2 Radio Sets besides some clothing items.
In another operation, a Hizbul Mujahideen militant Nawaz Ahmad Najar was arrested along with two hand grenades, one Chinese grenade and some AK Ammunition.
“The terrorist has been involved in subversive activities since August this year in Shopian area”, spokesman said. Najar was later handed over to police for further investigation.