Security forces recover huge cache of explosive materials, ammunition in J&K’s Pulwama

A joint search operation by &K Police, Army and CRPF resulted in recovery of seven 51-mm mortar shells, 260 Pika rounds and other incriminating materials, said police spokesperson.

Explosive materials and ammunition were recovered during a search operation by Awantipora Police, Indian Army and CRPF in J&K Pulwama district, on 16 July 2021| Twitter/@ANI

Srinagar: Security forces have recovered a huge cache of explosives, including 51-mm mortar shells, and ammunition in the Tral area of Jammu and Kashmir’s Pulwama district, police said on Friday.

“Based on credible inputs, a joint team of police, Army and the CRPF launched a search operation in the Nawdal-Tral area of Awantipora. During the search operation, a huge cache of explosive material and ammunition was recovered,” a police spokesperson said.

He said the recoveries included seven 51-mm mortar shells, 260 Pika rounds and other incriminating materials that were kept hidden underground by terrorists.

The official said a case under relevant sections of the law has been registered at the Tral police station and further investigation is in progress. –PTI