Hideout Busted; Arms, ammunition rcovered in Handwara: Police
Srinagar: Police in north Kashmir’s Kupwara busted a hideout and recovered arms and ammunition in a joint operation with Army and CRPF in Handwara area, a police spokesman said.
“On 16 September 2023, during a search operation at Wadder Bala by parties of Army 21RR, Handwara Police and CRPF 92 Bn, a hideout of arms and ammunition was busted”, the police spokesperson said.
The arms and ammunition recovered from the site, as per the spokesman include; 2 AK-47, 1 AK-56, 16 AK Magazines, 328 AK Rounds, 1 Pistol, 2 Pistol Magazines, 3 Pistol Rounds, 1 UGBL and 4 UGBL Rounds.
“In relation to this, FIR No 208/2023 has been registered at Police Station Handwara under relevant sections UAPA and Arms Act and investigation initiated”, the spokesman said.