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Arms, ammunition recovered in J&K's Samba

Darpan News Desk IANS, 06 Aug, 2021 12:13 PM
  • Arms, ammunition recovered in J&K's Samba

Jammu, Aug 6 (IANS) A cache of arms and ammunition, including two pistols, was recovered in a joint operation by Jammu and Kashmir Police and army in the Union Territory's Samba district on Friday, officials said.

The operation was launched on a credible intelligence input.

"In Rajpura area of Samba district, army and police personnel recovered a gunny bag wrapped in with plastic tape. On search, two pistols, five magazines, 122 rounds, and one silencer were found in the packet," a police officer said.

Police said investigation has been initiated in this regard.

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