Srinagar, Jan 31 (PTI) Security forces on Wednesday recovered a cache of ammunition in Jammu and Kashmir's Kupwara district, the Army said.

The ammunition was recovered during a search operation conducted in the Mangam area of the district.

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In a post on X, the Army's Chinar Corps said, "On specific intelligence a Joint Operation was launched on 31 Jan by #IndianArmy & @JmuKmrPolice in general area Mangam, Kupwara."

"During the search, nine UBGL rounds, four IED receivers and a large quantity of explosive material along with other war-like stores have been recovered," it said.

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