In Jammu and Kashmir, security forces today recovered a cache of arms and explosives during a cordon and search operation (CASO) in the Kasbalari area of Mendhar subdivision in Poonch district. Akashvani Jammu Correspondent reports that, acting on specific intelligence inputs, security forces launched a joint search operation in Mohalla Salani, Kasbalari, under Police Station Mendhar.

During the operation, the forces recovered one big improvised explosive device (IED) weighing about 4.5 kg, one small IED, two Chinese grenades, one 9 mm pistol along with two rounds, 22 rounds of 7.62 mm ammunition and one old black bag. The recovered IEDs and grenades were later destroyed on the spot in a controlled explosion. No loss of life or damage to property was reported in the blast. Further investigation is underway, and more details are awaited.