Jammu and Kashmir Army Recovers AK Rifles, Grenade in Keran

The Indian Army busted a hideout and recovered a significant cache of arms and ammunition in the Keran Sector of Kupwara district, Jammu and Kashmir, following a search operation carried out on specific intelligence input, the Chinar Corps said on Monday.

History In a post on X, the Chinar Corps said the operation was launched in the general area of the Keran Sector. The recoveries from the hideout included five AK-series rifles, nine AK magazines, one hand grenade, and a large quantity of ammunition, along with other war-like



stores.

"On 06 Jul 2026, based on specific intelligence input, a Search Operation was launched by Indian Army in the general area Keran Sector, Kupwara. During search, security forces busted a hideout and recovered five AK Series Rifles, nine AK magazines, one Hand Grenade, a huge cache of ammunition and other war-like stores," the post said.

Meanwhile, earlier on June 4, the Chinar Corps of the Indian Army inaugurated a magnificent High Mast National Flag at Chandanwari, the gateway to the sacred Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra along the traditional Pahalgam route.