‘Soviet-era rocket propelled grenades, explosives recovered in Chandoosa’
Baramulla: Baramulla Police, in a joint operation, busted a militant hideout and recovered a significant cache of explosives including 14 Soviet-made OG-7V fragmentation rounds meant for RPGs in the Nilsar Kandi area of Chandoosa, Baramulla on May 23, officials said.
“Acting on specific intelligence generated by J&K Police, an operation was launched by police along with 52 RR, CRPF 53 Bn, and SSB 2 Bn. During the operation, security forces successfully unearthed a concealed hideout and recovered a substantial quantity of war-like stores, including 14 Soviet-made OG-7V fragmentation rounds meant for RPGs, recovered in plastic packaging, and nine PG-7P propellant charges or boosters contained in green plastic tubes,” a police spokesperson said. “The recovery has thwarted a potential threat and represents a significant achievement in North Kashmir’s ongoing anti-terror operations. The operation in the area continued for nearly six hours to ensure complete sanitization and eliminate any potential threat.”
Subsequently, the recovered explosive materials were thoroughly examined by the Bomb Detection and Disposal Squad (BDDS) of J&K Police and were safely destroyed in-situ in accordance with established safety protocols.
“In this regard, FIR No. 23/2026 under Sections 4 and 5 of the Explosive Substances Act and Sections 7 and 25 of the Arms Act has been registered at Police Station Chandoosa, and investigation has been initiated,” the spokesperson said.