KUPWARA: Security forces on Sunday busted a terrorist hideout in Kupwara district of Jammu and Kashmir, police said.

"Police in Handwara along with security forces have busted a terrorist hideout in the forest area of Mughalpora Kremhora and recovered ammunition and explosives," a police spokesperson said.

The forces launched a combing operation in the forest area of Mughalpora Kremhora in the Zachaldara Police Post jurisdiction.

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"During the operation, a terrorist hideout was discovered, and a significant cache of explosives and ammunition, including 10 grenades were recovered from the site," he added.