Poonch: In a major success in their anti-terror operations, Security Forces and Jammu & Kashmir Police on Sunday busted a militant hideout and recovered 19 hand grenades from there.
The joint operation followed a specific input that terrorists were planning to target security forces on NH 144A. To foil the nefarious designs of inimical elements to disrupt peace and tranquility in Poonch region, a well coordinated joint operation was launched by Indian Army, Rashtriya Rifles and JKP.
Relentless development of intelligence by both the agencies led to recovery of a huge cache of grenades in general area Phagla hidden in a well concealed natural hideout.
A total of 19 hand grenades have been recovered.
This busting of hideout has averted a likely major plan of attack on security forces. The security forces and JKP operating together against terrorism and their commitment towards stability in the region.