Srinagar, 24 May (H.S.): Security forces have recovered a cache of ammunition from a hideout in Baramulla district of Jammu and Kashmir, officials said on Sunday.

Police, Army and Central Reserve Police Force launched a search and destroy operation in Nilsar orchards in the Chandoosa area of Baramulla on Saturday based on information about the presence of a hideout there, the officials said.

During the search, the security forces recovered 14 rocket-propelled grenades and nine boosters.

Police have taken cognisance of the matter and launched an investigation into it, the officials said.

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Hindusthan Samachar / Krishan Kumar