- Joint operation in Handwad of Kupwara
- Offensive material also confiscated
- New model of terrorism exposed
The Indian Army has destroyed a terrorist base created in the forest during a joint operation in the Handwara area of Jammu and Kashmir's Kupwara district on Wednesday. During the search operation, the security team has seized a large amount of arms and ammunition from here.
According to officials, based on a special tip-off, Handwara police along with 21 Rashtriya Rifles (RR) and 92 Battalion CRPF launched a joint search operation in Nagdanar forest area of Handwara. During the mission the joint forces find an old base in the jungle, which they destroy.
Offensive material also confiscated
Security teams recovered 1 AK 47 rifle, 3 hand grenades, 857 cartridges of AK-47, 192 pica rounds, 8 magazines of AK 47, 1 silencer and 83 cartridges of pistols from the spot. Apart from that, the security teams have also found some objectionable materials from here.
Handwara Police has registered FIR number 232 in this matter. He has also initiated action under various sections. Investigations are on to trace the source of the seized weapons as well as their previous active terrorist networks.
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A terrorist module was exposed
Notably, earlier in September too, joint forces had busted a terrorist module allegedly operating in hybrid mode for the banned terrorist outfit Hizbul Mujahideen in Handwara-Kupwara area. During this operation Manzoor Ahmed Bhat, a resident of Kruhmura Handwara was arrested and a Chinese made pistol, two magazines and 16 live cartridges were seized from him.
According to security agencies, hybrid terrorism is part of the changing nature of terrorism in Jammu and Kashmir. Hybrid terrorists are usually not registered as active terrorists in security records and lead the life of an ordinary citizen. After terrorist organizations assign a target, they attack and try to return to their normal daily activities.
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