Srinagar, Feb. 8 -- In a significant development, police has recovered a cache of explosive materials from a house in the Kraknshiven colony Sopore.

The materials, suspected to be used in the manufacturing of Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs), were seized during a targeted operation conducted by the police.

Police said that "Today around 0800 hrs, a operation named Caso was initiated by ops sopore with Ps Tarzoo and 52RR / crpf at Kraknkshiven village in connection with Fir No. 307/2023 of Ps Sopore.

During the search, explosive material, IED's, a rusted pistol with a magazine, and ammunition of SLR/AK47/pistol were found at the residence of Rashid Najar, who is the brother of the deceased terrorist Qayoom Najar of Kalrankshivan sopo...