Security Forces Recover Huge Cache of Arms and Explosives in J&K Mendhar
25 Feb 2026 3:43 PM IST25 Feb 2026 3:43 PM IST
Cordon-and-search-operation (CASO) in the Kasbalari area of Mendhar sub-division in Jammu and Kashmir’s frontier Poonch district.
Further investigation is underway to ascertain the origin of the recovered material and identify individuals or groups involved. (PTI File Photo)
Srinagar: Security forces on Wednesday recovered a cache of arms and explosives during a cordon-and-search operation (CASO) in Kasbalari area of Mendhar sub-division in Jammu and Kashmir’s Poonch district.
The operation was launched following specific intelligence inputs about suspicious material in Mohalla Salani, Kasbalari, under Police Station Mendhar. A joint team conducted searches in the area.
Officials said a suspicious black bag was spotted during patrolling. On inspection, forces recovered one improvised explosive device (IED) weighing about 4.5 kg, a smaller IED, two Chinese-made hand grenades, a 9 mm pistol with two live rounds, and 22 rounds of 7.62 mm ammunition.
“Exercising extreme caution, the forces inspected the bag and discovered the explosive devices and ammunition inside,” an official said.
The Army’s bomb disposal squad was called to the site, and the IEDs and grenades were shifted to a secure location and destroyed in a controlled explosion early in the morning. Authorities said no loss of life or property was reported.
Police have registered a case at Mendhar police station. Investigation is underway to ascertain the source of the recovered material and identify those involved.
( Source : Deccan Chronicle )
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