Srinagar, 25 August (H.S.): Security forces recovered a cache of arms and ammunition during a joint search operation in Manzseer area of Sopore in North Kashmir.

Senior Police official told that the operation was conducted by the SOG Sopore in coordination with 52 Rashtriya Rifles, CRPF 177 Battalion and CRPF 179 Battalion, in the jurisdiction of Police Station Tarzoo.

During the search, the forces recovered one AK-47 rifle, three magazines, 72 rounds of ammunition, four hand grenades and one improvised explosive device from an abandoned house, the officer added.

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Hindusthan Samachar / Krishan Kumar