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J-K: Indian Army recovers pistols, IED during search operation near LoC

By ANI | Updated: March 12, 2023 23:15 IST

Indian Army during a search operation near the Line of Control at Jhangar and Naushera sectors in Jammu and ...

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Indian Army during a search operation near the Line of Control at Jhangar and Naushera sectors in Jammu and Kashmir has recovered two sophisticated pistols, two kg narcotics and two kg Improvised Explosive Device (IED), said the Army offcials on Sunday.

According to the Army, the operation has averted a major incident which could have been initiated by perpetrators using the weapons and the IED, funded by the narco terrorists.

"Based on intelligence inputs, Indian Army conducted operations near the Line of Control at Jhangar, Naushera sectors on March 11. The operations led to recovery of the pistols, narcotics and 2 kg IED," said the officials.

Earlier on March 5, Indian Army troops recovered 7 kg of narcotics, and foreign currency worth over Rs 2 crore, from the residence of Mohd Rafique in Poonch district of Jammu & Kashmir.

( With inputs from ANI )

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