On January 31, Security Forces recovered arms and ammunition during a joint search operation in Magam area of Kupwara District of Jammu and Kashmir, reports Daily Excelsior. “In a joint search operation today at Cheramunji near Magam, Kupwara, Army and Jammu & Kashmir Police have achieved a major breakthrough against the militant activities, resulting in a significant recovery of ammunition and Warlike stores”, read a statement issued by police. “A meticulous operation of search and destroy was launch based on the input which resulted in the recovery of 9 UBGL shells, 4 IED receivers, 30 commercial grade detonators housed in their original factory packaging, 138 rounds of AK47, a loaded magazine of sniper rifle, blank rounds of AK 47 and 4 magazines of 9 mm pistol”, read the statement.