Kupwara (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], October 1 (ANI): A large cache of arms, ammunition and explosives were recovered by the Indian Army at Poshmargi, Machhal Sector in Kupwara on Saturday, an official statement said. 

Indian Army said that a joint search operation was launched by the Indian Army, Jammu and Kashmir Police and Intelligence agencies under the OP MACHHAL PRAHAAR-III in this regard.

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Taking to X (Former Twitter), Chinar Corps said," OP MACHHAL PRAHAAR-III, Machhal, Kupwara. In a Joint Search Operation launched by the Indian Army, Jammu and Kashmir Policeand Intelligence agencies, a large cache of arms, ammunition and explosives were recovered at Poshmargi, Machhal Sector, in Kupwara today."

According to an official statement, One AK rifle, Two Under Barrel Grenade Launcher (UBGL), 26 Under Barrel Grenade Launcher (UBGL), Two Hand Grenades and a large quantity of explosive material along with other war-like stores have been recovered.

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Indian Army said that further search operation is in progress. (ANI)

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