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Kishtwar, Feb 21:

Security Forces today launched a search operation in Kesna Forest area of Kishtwar and recovered arms and ammunition from a hideout.

During the search and seek operations two AK-56 Rifle, three 9mm Pistol, one Country made Pistol, 15 Magazines of AK-56 Rifle, 98 rounds of Pika, two rounds of UBGL, one round of RPG, two Binoculars, 12 detonators and two Radio Sets were recovered from the spot.

The operation was launched jointly by the RR battalion of Kishtwar and JKP. The joint parties cordoned off the area and carried out a meticulous search during which they succeeded in locating the hideout of terrorists, which was used during peak of militancy for sustenance.

The security forces are continuing with their persistent operations to keep Kishtwar district safe and sanitized from terrorists as well as their support infrastructure. The recovery of war like stores will deal a severe blow to the nefarious designs of terrorists to revive militancy in the area.

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