Terrorist hideout busted in J&K’s Poonch; AK-47, six hand grenades recovered

The arms cache was unearthed during a joint operation by the Army and the police at Satharban forest, following reports of suspicious movement in the area, officials said. File | Photo Credit: ANI

A suspected terrorist hideout, inside a natural cave in the Surankote area of Poonch district in Jammu and Kashmir, was busted on Tuesday (October 13, 2026), leading to the recovery of an automatic rifle, six hand grenades and ammunition, officials said.

The arms cache was unearthed during a joint operation by the Army and the police at Satharban forest, following reports of suspicious movement in the area, officials said. An AK-47 rifle, a magazine, 30 rounds, six hand grenades and some medical supplies were recovered from the spot. No one was arrested during the operation.