Srinagar, Oct 13 (PTI) Security forces have recovered a cache of arms and ammunition during a search operation in Kupwara district of Jammu and Kashmir, an Army official said on Tuesday.

The search operation by a joint team of security forces was launched in general area Gundi Shath of north Kashmir on Monday, following inputs by Jammu and Kashmir Police, he said.

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The official said the security forces recovered a large cache of arsenal during the search operation.

The recovery includes five pistols with 10 magazines, five grenades and 138 rounds of ammunition, he said.

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