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Kashmir police seize weapons cache, grenades in Sopore operation
Security forces in Kashmir's Sopore district have recovered a significant cache of weapons and explosives, including assault rifles, pistols, grenades and improvised explosive devices. Bomb disposal specialists were deployed to secure the hazardous materials.
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Police in Jammu and Kashmir's Sopore district conducted a successful operation that resulted in the seizure of a substantial quantity of weapons and explosives. The recovered items included multiple assault rifles, pistols, 11 grenades, and several improvised explosive devices (IEDs), according to official statements.
Following the discovery, authorities immediately mobilised a Bomb Disposal Squad to the location to examine and safely handle the suspected explosive material. The team's intervention ensured the secure management of the dangerous items and prevented potential security threats in the region.
The operation represents part of ongoing counter-insurgency efforts across Kashmir, where security forces regularly conduct searches and raids to dismantle militant networks and prevent terrorist activities. The scale of the recovered arsenal underscores persistent security challenges in the valley.
No further details regarding the circumstances of the discovery or any arrests were immediately available. The Sopore area, located in Baramulla district, has historically been considered a sensitive region in terms of security operations.