The Indian Army has reportedly uncovered a significant terrorist hideout in the Reasi district of Jammu and Kashmir, leading to the recovery of a substantial cache of arms and ammunition during a coordinated operation on December 11. According to military officials, the operation was carried out by troops from the Rashtriya Rifles in the densely forested area of Mahore.
During the operation, the army seized an AK assault rifle along with three magazines containing over 400 rounds of ammunition. Additionally, two pistols were recovered, accompanied by two magazines holding 14 rounds, as well as four hand grenades. Authorities indicated that the search operation was ongoing, and they were awaiting further details regarding the findings and any potential leads that may arise from the intelligence gathered.
This operation follows a tragic incident that occurred on December 9, when an Army soldier lost his life due to a mine blast near the Line of Control (LoC) in Poonch district. Havildar V Subbaiah Varikunta of the 25 Rashtriya Rifles was conducting an area domination patrol in the Thanedar Tekri region when he accidentally stepped on a landmine, resulting in his death. The loss of the soldier has raised concerns about mine safety in high-risk areas and has underscored the ongoing challenges faced by the armed forces in maintaining security in the region.
The operations and incidents in Jammu and Kashmir highlight the delicate security situation in the area, with continued efforts by the military to combat terrorism while ensuring the safety of their personnel. Further updates regarding the ongoing search and the implications of the uncovered arms cache are anticipated as the situation develops.
