Militant hideout busted in Baramulla district

Security forces today smashed a militant hideout in Baramulla district and recovered a big haul of arms and ammunition, a police spokesman said.

Acting on a tip-off, police assisted by Army launched a search operation at Khaipora forest in Tangmarg, 45km from here, and smashed a hideout, the spokesman said.

He said that the search of the hideout led to recovery of three rocket launchers, eight hand grenades, six rifle grenades, nine pistol rounds, three AK magazines with 85 rounds, a wireless set and a blanket.

However, no one was arrested during the operation, the spokesman added.