Excelsior Correspondent
SRINAGAR, June 9: Army today said that it recovered a huge cache of arms and ammunition near the Line of Control (LoC) in Macchil sector of district Kupwara.
Srinagar based Defence spokesman said here today that based on tip off provided a cache of warlike stores was found near Line of Control, by an Army column of Rashtriya Rifles Battalion after they launched a search operation in general area Lashdat Nar in Machhil Sector yesterday.
The spokesman said that the search party discovered a natural opening in the hollow of a tree trunk. “Search of the opening revealed presence of large quantities of warlike stores including weapons, ammunition and explosives”, the spokesman added.
The spokesman said that the recovery of the cache is a major success achieved by Army in the Machhil Sector. The recovered cache include one AK-56 rifle with three magazines and 90 rounds, two pistols (Pakistan and Chinese make), two RPG grenades and explosive contained in two cylindrical cases.
The spokesman said that the surgical conduct of operations along with development of good intelligence indicate a high level of professionalism on part of the security forces and good local support enjoyed by the Army that led to quick and accurate dissemination of actionable intelligence and ensuring success in the operation.
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