Jammu, Jan 25 (PTI) Ahead of Republic Day, security forces on Tuesday recovered explosive material in Jammu and Kashmir's Kishtwar district, officials said.

During a routine search operation in Dul, a joint team of the Army and police recovered 1.3 kg of commercial grade explosives, they said.

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The recovery included 11 sticks of commercial grade explosives (each weighing 125 grams), a detonator and detonating wire, they said. PTI AB

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