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SHYAM SOOD
RAJOURI AUGUST 28:–Indian Army on Wednesday evening (August 28) foiled Pakistani sponsored terrorists’ attempt to disrupt upcoming Assembly Elections in Poonch district and recovered 6 Chinese live grenades from Surankot subdivision of the district.
Officials said that the hideout was unearthed by the Army and J&K in a joint anti-terror operation launched in the afternoon on Wednesday in Sheendara general area under the jurisdiction of Surankot police station.
During intensive search, the troops found the grenades hidden under bushes in Dachhi forest reportedly by Over Ground Workers for further supply to terrorists operating in the area.
The search operation was continued in the entire forest for any possible presence of another consignment.
The recovery of hand grenades indicates either possible fresh infiltration or by drone-dropping. Security Forces & Police started investigations from every angle.
It is pertinent to mention here that besides Army, J&K police, adequate strength of Central Armed Paramilitary Forces (CAPFs) have been deployed in both the border districts of Rajouri & Poonch for peaceful and smooth conduct of Assembly Elections.