The Jammu and Kashmir police have recovered a large cache of arms, ammunition, and explosives from a natural cave in Sopore. Investigations are ongoing to establish whether the weapons and explosives are linked to any planned terrorist activity.
An intelligence-based operation was launched in the Mukaam Cherhar forests in the jurisdiction of the Bomai Police Station. During searches of a natural cave, a blue plastic barrel and a bag were found concealed beneath a large boulder.
An intelligence-based operation was launched in the Mukaam Cherhar forests in the jurisdiction of the Bomai Police Station, according to the police. “Photos of MGL are often used by the terrorist group TRF in their posters and propaganda material. During searches of a natural cave, a blue plastic barrel and a bag were found concealed beneath a large boulder.
Among the seized weapons are one multi-grenade launcher (MGL), two AK rifles, pistols, 11 hand grenades, and two improvised explosive devices (IEDs) equipped with remote-control mechanisms. 66/2026 at Police Station Bomai under Sections 13, 18, 20, and 23 of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA), Sections 7/25 of the Arms Act, and Section 5 of the Explosive Substances Act.
Eight detonators, two timers, and other material allegedly linked to the preparation or activation of explosive devices-including a Y-SMS set, prima cords, wires, battery cells, and other IED-related components-were also recovered, police said. We are investigating if these weapons are linked to any planned terror activity or if it was an old dump,” said a police officer. Police said the case has been registered as FIR No. A police officer said the recovery indicates the availability of a substantial quantity of weaponry and explosives, and sustained operations are underway to unearth any such weapon dumps.
