Intelligence flagged a natural cave in Chor Hill, Panch Gabbar, as a suspected terrorist base—information that triggered the morning operation. At 10 a.m., 60 Rashtriya Rifles troops cordoned the forested zone and launched a systematic search. The soldiers uncovered the cave, securing a cache of weapons and ammunition before evacuating the site. A senior officer noted that terrorists often use such natural caves to conceal arms, a tactic that has plagued the region for years. The recovered weapons were transferred to a custody facility, and a criminal case has been registered under the Arms Act. Commanders have ordered a follow‑up sweep of the surrounding forest and are coordinating with local police for a coordinated effort.