J-K: Baramulla police recover arms, ammunition in Namblan forest area in joint operation

BARAMULLA: The Baramulla police, Rashtriya Rifles and 53 Battalion of the Central Reserve Police Force, launched a cordon and search operation (CASO) in the Namblan forest area and recovered a significant cache of arms and ammunition.

According to a release, two Chinese hand grenades,104 AK-47 rounds, two AK-47 magazines (one damaged), six pieces of RDX, one detonator set with wire, one pouch, two pithoo bags, one pressure IED were recovered during the search operation. Following the recovery, an FIR was registered at Sheeri police station and further investigation is under way

On Wednesday, security forces uncovered a militant hideout in the Namblan forest area of Baramulla. According to a release, the joint search operation was conducted by Rashtriya Rifles (RR), the Jammu and Kashmir Police, and the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF).

During the search, security forces recovered a cache of arms and explosives, including an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) with a fuse, plastic explosives, 104 rounds of AK-47 ammunition, two AK-47 magazines, two hand grenades, a combat pouch, and two bags.

On March 27, Baramulla police registered an FIR against individuals found involved in unlawful activities despite a government-imposed ban on their organization.Baramulla

According to the police statement, “Jammu and Kashmir Itihad-ul-Muslimeen (JKIM), affiliated with Masroor Abbas Ansari, has been found involved in activities that pose a serious threat to the integrity and sovereignty of the nation. The organization’s members have been linked to militancy-related incidents, stone-pelting on security forces, and inciting public unrest against the Union of India. Considering these subversive activities, the Government of India, through MHA Notification No. 14017/1/2025/NI-MFO dated 11.03.2025, has declared the organization unlawful”.

“Despite the ban, credible intelligence indicates that certain leaders and members of JKIM continue to involve in anti-national activities. They have been actively instigating the public against the nation, spreading misinformation and hatred. Taking due cognizance of these violations, Police Station Pattan has registered Case FIR No. 45/2025 under Sections 10 & 13 of UAPA and Sections 147 & 148 of BNS.Further Investigation has been set into motion”, the police statement added. (ANI)