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Defence
Security forces bust old militant hideout in North Kashmir, seize weapons
✍️ Kashmir Life
🗓 07 Oct 2026, 05:46 PM
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Police and army units in North Kashmir have uncovered a long‑abandoned militant hideout, recovering a cache of firearms and ammunition.
Security personnel from the Jammu and Kashmir Police and the Indian Army conducted a raid on an old militant hideout located in the northern part of the region. The site, described as a long‑abandoned shelter, was discovered during a routine sweep of the area.
During the operation, teams recovered a substantial cache of weapons, including rifles and handguns, along with assorted ammunition. The seized material is being logged and will be handed over to the appropriate authorities for safe disposal.
Officials said the successful bust underscores ongoing efforts to dismantle residual militant infrastructure in the valley and to prevent any resurgence of armed activity. No arrests were reported, and the operation concluded without any reported injuries.
The incident was reported by Kashmir Life, which highlighted the significance of the find for regional security dynamics.
During the operation, teams recovered a substantial cache of weapons, including rifles and handguns, along with assorted ammunition. The seized material is being logged and will be handed over to the appropriate authorities for safe disposal.
Officials said the successful bust underscores ongoing efforts to dismantle residual militant infrastructure in the valley and to prevent any resurgence of armed activity. No arrests were reported, and the operation concluded without any reported injuries.
The incident was reported by Kashmir Life, which highlighted the significance of the find for regional security dynamics.