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Large cache of arms, ammunition recovered by security forces in Rajouri

By ANI | Updated: July 4, 2020 17:15 IST

A large cache of arms including UBGLs (under-barrel grenade launcher), UBGL grenades, detonators and pressure mine were recovered during a joint search operation by troops of 38 Rashtriya Rifles (Madras) and Jammu and Kashmir Police in Dodasan Pain area of Rajouri district.

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A large cache of arms including UBGLs (under-barrel grenade launcher), UBGL grenades, detonators and pressure mine were recovered during a joint search operation by troops of 38 Rashtriya Rifles (Madras) and Jammu and Kashmir Police in Dodasan Pain area of Rajouri district.

An official release said that a joint search operation was launched by troops of 38RR (Madras) and the police in the area based on a specific input about a possible terrorist hideout.

It said UBGLs (under-barrel grenade launcher), UBGL grenades, AK magazine, pistols, detonators with IED- making materials and a pressure mine along with other arms and ammunition were recovered.

The release said the recovery reflects alertness of security forces and the action thwarted the nefarious designs of the anti-national elements. It also referred to "increased activity along the Line of Control and the enemy's attempt to destabilize the hinterland".

( With inputs from ANI )

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