Huge Cache of arms & ammunition recovered from Kupwara’s Machhal Sector

KUPWARA August 18: In a coordinated effort between the Indian Army, Border Security Force (BSF), and Jammu and Kashmir Police, a joint operation was launched in the Machhal Sector of Kupwara from 15-18 August. The operation was based on intelligence inputs received from various agencies indicating the likely presence of a cache of war-like stores in the area. The operation yielded significant results, with a substantial cache of arms and ammunition being recovered. The recovered items include 5 AK rifles, 7 pistols, 4 hand grenades, and other material of incriminating nature. The search operation is still underway, led by the Chinar Corps of the Indian Army. This successful operation is a testament to the collaborative efforts of the security forces in ensuring the safety and security of the region.

Op Machhal Prahaar II #Machhal, #Kupwara

Joint Operation launched by #IndianArmy, @BSF_Kashmir and @JmuKmrPolice in #Machhal Sector #Kupwara from 15-18 Aug 23 based on Intelligence inputs by various agencies of likely presence of a cache of war like stores.

Huge cache of arms… pic.twitter.com/ZZqGa91rLF

— Chinar Corps🍁 – Indian Army (@ChinarcorpsIA) August 18, 2023