Five ‘terrorist associates’ held, hideout busted in Kashmir: police
Jammu and Kashmir police arrested five terrorist associates and destroyed a militant hideout in separate operations in Kulgam and Handwara. Security forces recovered a significant cache of arms, including an AK-47, grenades, and various ammunition rounds.
Why it matters
These operations reflect the ongoing security challenges and counter-terrorism efforts in the Kashmir region.
The Jammu and Kashmir police on Wednesday (October 7, 2026) said five supporters of terrorists were arrested and hideouts busted in Kashmir.
A police spokesman said the security forces, in a joint operation, had “apprehended five terrorist associates in south Kashmir’s Kulgam district”. Arms and ammunition were also recovered.
“Acting on credible input regarding movement of terror associates, an operation was launched at Khrewan Chadder, Kulgam and five individuals were arrested,” the police said, adding that two pistols, three magazines, 40 rounds of 9 mm ammunition, and three grenades were recovered.
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