Jammu and Kashmir: Security forces have achieved a significant breakthrough in Jammu and Kashmir’s Rajouri district after uncovering and destroying a suspected terrorist hideout in a remote forest area.

According to officials, the operation was conducted on Monday in the Panch Gabbar area, where troops of the 60 Rashtriya Rifles discovered a hideout inside a natural cave.

Arms and Ammunition Recovered

The hideout was detected during a search operation launched following intelligence inputs about the movement of unidentified suspicious individuals in the area.

During the operation, security personnel recovered nine Multiple Grenade Launcher (MGL) shells, one AK rifle magazine and 30 rounds of 7.62 mm pistol ammunition, officials said.

Search Operation Based on Intelligence Inputs

Officials stated that security forces were unable to establish contact with the suspected individuals during the operation. However, the troops located and destroyed the suspected hideout and seized the ammunition.

The operation highlights the ongoing efforts of security forces to track suspicious activities and prevent potential security threats in the region.

Further details about the operation and the suspected individuals, if any, are awaited.