Hideout busted in J&K’s Baramulla; arms, explosives recovered

March 26, 2025

Baramulla: Security forces have uncovered a militant hideout in the Namblan forest area of Baramulla on Wednesday and have claimed to recover a huge cache of arms and ammunition. 

According to a release, the joint search operation was conducted by Rashtriya Rifles (RR), Jammu and Kashmir Police, and the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF).

During the search, security forces recovered a cache of arms and explosives, including an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) with a fuse, plastic explosives, 104 rounds of AK-47 ammunition, two AK-47 magazines, two hand grenades, a combat pouch, and two bags.

Following the recovery, an FIR was registered at Police Station Sheeri, and further investigation is underway.