The Kulgam Counter-Terror Operation received a major breakthrough after security forces recovered a massive cache of arms and ammunition during a joint search operation in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kulgam district. Acting on specific intelligence inputs provided by J&K Police, personnel from the Indian Army’s 34 Rashtriya Rifles and the CRPF 18th Battalion launched a coordinated anti-terror operation in the Tantripora-Sursnoo orchard area on July 29, 2026.The joint operation was carried out as part of ongoing efforts to strengthen Jammu and Kashmir security and prevent terrorist activities in the Kashmir Valley. Officials said the search operation resulted in the recovery of weapons and explosives believed to be linked to terror networks operating in the region.Key HighlightsKulgam Counter-Terror Operation conducted on July 29, 2026Joint operation by Indian Army, J&K Police, and CRPFMassive arms cache recovered from Tantripora-Sursnoo orchardsInvestigation launched to identify those responsible for hiding the weapons“Joint operations by the police, Indian Army, and CRPF are continuing across the Kashmir Valley to dismantle terrorist networks and ensure public safety,” officials said.How the Kulgam Operation Was ConductedAccording to security officials, the Kulgam operation was launched after intelligence inputs indicated the presence of hidden weapons in the orchard area. The operation was conducted as a Search and Destroy Operation (SADO) combined with a detailed orchard sweep.The Indian Army, J&K Police, and CRPF jointly searched the area and recovered a significant quantity of arms and ammunition concealed at the location.Arms and Ammunition RecoveredDuring the operation, security forces recovered:One AK rifleTwo pistols13 hand grenadesThree magazines131 rounds of ammunitionThe arms cache recovered was immediately seized by the security forces, and all recovered material was taken into official custody for further examination.Related Instagram Post: Kulgam Counter-Terror OperationInvestigation UnderwayOfficials said the recovered weapons are being examined to determine their intended use and the individuals or groups responsible for concealing them. Investigators are also working to identify possible links between the recovered arms and terrorist networks operating in the region.The recovery is considered an important success in the ongoing anti-terror operation being carried out across Jammu and Kashmir.Continued Security Operations in KashmirSecurity forces said that Indian Army, J&K Police, and CRPF units continue to conduct regular joint operations across the Kashmir Valley to stop illegal arms movement, dismantle terror infrastructure, and strengthen national security India.Officials added that such operations are aimed at preventing future terrorist attacks and maintaining peace in the region. The ammunition recovery in Kulgam is expected to help investigators gather further intelligence regarding militant activities and illegal weapons networks.The Kulgam Counter-Terror Operation remains under investigation, and security agencies have said that additional information will be shared if further recoveries or arrests are made. The operation highlights the continued coordination between the Indian Army, J&K Police, and CRPF in protecting Jammu and Kashmir security and preventing terrorist activities across the Valley.Also Read : Wanted Waris Punjab De Member, U.S. National Arrested While Entering India from Nepal
