2 kgs of narcotics, two pistols, IED recovered in Naushera sector : Army

Srinagar, Mar 12 (KS): Army on Sunday said they have recovered two kilograms of narcotics, two pistols and an improvised explosive device (IED) in Rajouri District.

Army spokesman Jammu, Lt Col Devender Anand told the Kashmir Scroll that based on intelligence inputs, Indian Army conducted operations near the Line of Control at Jhangar, Naushera (J&K) on 11 Mar 2023.

“The Operations led to recovery of two sophisticated Pistols, two kgs Narcotics and a two kg IED,” he said.

The spokesman said the Operation has averted a major incident which could have been initiated by perpetrators using the weapons and the IED, funded by the narco militants. (KS)