Four hideouts unearthed in J&K

Security forces have unearthed four hideouts and recovered ammunition in Reasi and Kishtwar districts, official sources said on Sunday.

Security forces have unearthed four hideouts and recovered ammunition in Reasi and Kishtwar districts, official sources said on Sunday.

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In a joint search operation, troops unearthed a natural cave-type hideout at Jhanid in Reasi district, they said, adding recoveries from the hideout included five grenades and 4.5 kg of explosive material.

Three hideouts were also unearthed by security forces in Paddar (Kishtwar district), Hander and Lasooli area of Arnas tehsil of Reasi district, they said.

Troops recovered four grenades, 17 detonators, one pistol with its two magazines, one rpg, IED box and 8 pencil cells.