"The Army noticed 2-3 men sending something in a tube tied to a rope across the Kishanganga river. Troops immediately reached the spot and seized four AK-74 rifles, eight magazines and 240 rounds," said an Army official.
The Army has foiled an attempt by terrorists from Pakistan-occupied Kashmir to smuggle weapons into India and seized arms and ammunition on the LoC in Karen Sector, officials said on Saturday.
"The Army noticed 2-3 men sending something in a tube tied to a rope across the Kishanganga river. Troops immediately reached the spot and seized four AK-74 rifles, eight magazines and 240 rounds," said an Army official.
Troops detected movement on banks of Kishen Ganga River. Immediately, joint operation was launched with J&K Police. 2-3 terrorists were detected trying to transport some items in a tube tied to a rope from far bank of the river. Troops reached and recovered arms: Army Sources https://t.co/5vu2GeRFCU pic.twitter.com/l1YSS78Ecr
— ANI (@ANI) October 10, 2020
The Army said that the area has been cordoned off and search was in progress.
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