Five ‘terrorist associates’ held, hideout busted in Kashmir: police
Joint operation in Kulgam district resulted in arrest of five ‘terrorist associates’ and recovery of two pistols and some ammunition; old hideout destroyed in a forested area in Handwara, huge cache of arms and ammo recovered
On October 7, 2026, the police in Jammu and Kashmir reported the arrest of five individuals suspected of being associates of terrorists. The security forces conducted a joint operation in Kulgam district, south Kashmir, following credible intelligence about the movement of terror associates. During the operation, five individuals were apprehended, and weapons and ammunition were recovered.
In another operation conducted jointly by the police and the Army in the forest area of Nagda Nar, Handwara in north Kashmir, an old hideout was discovered and destroyed. The police recovered a significant cache of weapons and ammunition from the hideout. These included an AK-47 rifle, three grenades, 857 rounds for the AK-47, 192 rounds for the PIKA, eight AK magazines, one silencer, 83 pistol rounds, and additional incriminating material.
The police spokesperson emphasized that the operation was launched based on credible input regarding the movement of terror associates. The recoveries from both operations have been described as a significant blow to the terrorist network in the region.
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