In Jammu and Kashmir, a terrorist hideout was today unearthed in a remote forest area in the Doda district, leading to the recovery of a pistol and some ammunition. Akashvani Jammu Correspondent reports that the hideout was unearthed during a joint search operation by the Special Operations Group (SOG) of local police and the army in the Bhalra forest area of Bhaderwah in the Doda district.

A pistol, its three magazines and six rounds and 25 rounds of AK assault rifle were recovered from the hideout. No one has so far been arrested during the operation which was conducted on a specific intelligence input following reports of suspicious movement.

Meanwhile, the officials said, a joint search operation by police, army and CRPF is also underway in Gurinal, Thathri and Chatroo forests in adjoining Kishtwar district. The operation was launched on Thursday after some villagers shared information about the presence of suspected terrorists in the higher reaches. Details are awaited.