POONCH: Security forces on Tuesday busted a terrorist hideout and recovered a cache of arms and ammunition in Surankote sector of Poonch district.
Official sources said that a joint operation was launched by Romeo Force of Surankote Sector and J&K Police in Satharban area of Sajwan sector on the basis of specific intelligence inputs about presence of terror cache.
During detailed search of the area, forces located a natural cave which was being used as a hideout. On searching the cave, one AK-47 rifle, 30 rounds of AK ammunition, six grenades and medical equipment were recovered.
The recovered grenades were later destroyed in-situ by the Bomb Disposal Team as per safety protocol, they added.
Sources said that search operation in the area is still underway. More details are awaited.