Srinagar, Jan. 5 -- Security forces have destroyed a militant hideout in Baramulla district of north Kashmir, an official here said on Sunday.

They also recovered arms and ammunition from the hideout.

The hideout was detected during a search operation in Suchliwaran forest in the Sheeri area of Baramulla on Saturday, the official said.

He said the security forces recovered two hand-grenades, 24 rounds of AK-47 rifle, one wireless antenna, one axe, one wire cutter and two umbrellas from the hideout.

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