SRINAGAR: : Security forces on Thursday claimed to have recovered a huge cache of arms and ammunition during a search operation along the line of control (LOC) in Palanwallah area of Akhnoor sector.

An official told News Agency Kashmir Scroll that during search operation 01 IED fitted with batteries, 01 Pistol , 02 Magazines of pistol, 38 rounds of pistol ammunition, 09 Grenades were recovered.

The officer further said that in this regard a case FIR has been registered at police station Khour and further investigation has been initiated. (KS)

SRINAGAR: Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Manoj Pande conducted a visit to forward areas on Monday to assess the operational preparedness on the Line of Control (LoC) in the Kashmir valley.

Defence sources said that General Pande conducted a visit to assess the security situation in the areas on the LoC in the Kashmir valley.

General Pande was briefed by the on-ground commanders regarding operational readiness and the current security condition on the LoC in Kashmir.

The COAS commended the effective control and operational preparedness along the LoC in the Kashmir valley. (UNI)