Srinagar, May 31 (PTI) Security forces busted a militant hideout in Jammu and Kashmir's Kulgam district and recovered a number of items including ammunition, police said here.

On receiving information regarding presence of militants in Akhal-Malwan forest belt of the south Kashmir district, a cordon and search operation was launched by security forces, a police spokesperson said.

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During the search, a hideout was busted in the forest area, he said.

The spokesperson said a magazine of AK series, 30 rounds of bullets, a gas cylinder with stove, some kitchen utensils, medicines, sleeping bags, rucksack bags and other items were seized from the hideout.

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A case has been registered and investigation initiated to establish the full circumstances pertaining to the hideout, he said.

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