In Jammu and Kashmir, security forces have recovered a substantial quantity of ammunition and explosives north Kashmir’s Kupwara district in an operation. Based on specific intelligence inputs, a joint operation by the Army and Jammu & Kashmir Police was launched in the Keran Sector of Kupwara. The operation resulted in the seizure of a large cache of arms, including AK-47 rounds, hand grenades, RPG rounds, and materials intended for Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs).

According to Defence Spokesperson Srinagar, the recovery is significant considering the current security situation and upcoming important events in the Union Territory. The intelligence tip off was from a special election observer deployed in J&K and has possibly helped avert a major incident in North Kashmir. He said that Security forces are ever committed to keeping the environment stable and peaceful, in the region.