Saturday, March 29, 2025
**Kupwara Encounter: Terrorist Hideout Busted, Huge Cache of Arms Recovered in Joint Operation**
*Kupwara, Jammu and Kashmir:* In a major success for the security forces, a joint operation conducted by the Special Operations Group (SOG) Camp Machil and the Indian Army’s 12 SIKHLI unit led to the discovery and destruction of a terrorist hideout in the dense forests of Sedori Nala, Mushtaqabad Machil (Samsha Behak forest region) on Saturday. Acting on specific intelligence inputs, the forces launched a well-coordinated operation, resulting in the recovery of a large cache of arms and ammunition.
**Key Highlights of the Operation:**
– The joint operation was based on credible intelligence regarding terrorist presence and hideout in the forested Sedori Nala region.
– Security forces located and busted the hideout after a thorough search operation.
– A significant haul of arms and ammunition was recovered from the site, including:
– **5 AK-47 Rifles**
– **8 AK-47 Magazines**
– **660 rounds of AK-47 ammunition**
– **1 Pistol and 1 Pistol Magazine**
– **1 Pistol round**
– **50 rounds of M4 Rifle ammunition**
– The operation marks a major blow to terror activities in the region, disrupting potential infiltration and future strikes.
– J&K Police confirmed the seizure and praised the coordinated effort between agencies.
The successful busting of this hideout highlights the continued vigilance and preparedness of security forces in counter-terror operations along the Line of Control. Investigations are underway to trace the origin and intended use of the recovered weapons.
