Large cache of arms and ammunition reocvered, tragedy averted in J

Srinagar, Aug 6 (UNI) Security forces recovered war-like stores and averted a major tragedy while one militant surrendered along with arms and ammunition in Jammu and Kashmir overnight.

An official said this evening that a grenade was found at Zam Zam crossing Rambagh which was later defused without causing any damage.

A militant Farid Ahmad Itoo surrendered along with a live grenade at Doda town in Jammu region.

They said security forces busted two hideouts at Kupwara and Manjakote and recovered a war-like store.

The arms and ammunition recovered included one UMG, 16 rockets, 6 RPG, 3200 rounds of ammunition, one UBGL, one kg IED and hand grenade. However, no one was arrested.

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