Jammu and Kashmir: Two Terrorist Associates Arrested by Security Forces in Shopian; Huge Cache of Arms Recovered

Security forces late on Sunday, May 19, recovered huge arms and arrested two terrorist associates in the Shopian district of Jammu and Kashmir. The arrests were made during the joint operation of the Indian Army's 34RR SOG Shopian and the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF 178) in the DK Pora area. 

Jammu and Kashmir | Two terrorist associates arrested in a joint operation by Indian Army's 34RR SOG Shopian, CRPF 178 Bn in DK Pora area of Shopian. Two pistols, four grenades, 43 live rounds, and other incriminating materials were also recovered. FIR has been registered;… pic.twitter.com/ERao96V4z4

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As per the Shopian Police, two pistols, four grenades, 43 live rounds and other incriminating materials were also recovered from the arrested associates. Police registered an FIR, and further investigation is underway.

Meanwhile, the Ministry of Defence said on Sunday that Operation Sindoor stands as a bold statement--India is united, future-ready, and resolute against cross-border terrorism. The MoD in its statement said that with effective Army-BSF coordination on the ground, India showcased seamless multi-domain warfare.

"Jointness is not just a vision--it's India's operational reality. Operation Sindoor, launched on May 07, 2025, marked a turning point in India's defence doctrine--demonstrating tri-services synergy, strategic depth, and technological dominance in response to the Pahalgam terror attack. With precision airstrikes on key targets like Nur Khan and Rahimyar Khan Air Bases, robust naval posturing through a Carrier Battle Group, and effective Army-BSF coordination on the ground, India showcased seamless multi-domain warfare. The operation was powered by integrated systems like IACCS and Akash Missile, and backed by major reforms: CDS-led DMA, Integrated Theatre Commands, Joint Logistics Nodes, and real-time joint exercises like Prachand Prahar and Desert Hunt. As the Armed Forces execute reforms under the 'Year of Defence Reforms 2025', Operation Sindoor stands as a bold statement--India is united, future-ready, and resolute against cross-border terrorism," the statement said.