Overview
- Sopore Police recovered a large stash hidden beneath a boulder in the Mukaam Cherhar forest during an intelligence‑led cordon and search operation, with the Bomb Disposal Squad called in to secure explosive components.
- Officials said the haul included two assault rifles (AK‑47 and AK‑76), four pistols, one multi‑grenade launcher with rounds, 11 hand grenades, three IEDs with remote controls, detonators, timers, magazines and IED components.
- The recovered items were taken into possession under safety protocols and FIR No. 66/2026 was registered at Bomai police station under sections of the UAPA, the Arms Act and the Explosive Substances Act.
- Police are tracing how the cache was transported and concealed and are investigating ownership and any operational links to militant networks after noting MGL images have appeared in TRF propaganda.
- Authorities say the recovery is a significant counter‑terrorism success that could help prevent attacks and yield leads that may identify handlers, transporters and local support networks used to store weapons.