Chinese-Made M-16 Rifle Recovered From 3 Terrorists Killed In Uri: Army

The army said two AK series weapons, one Chinese M-16 weapon & ammunition were recovered from the Pakistani terrorists killed in Kamalkote area of Uri.

Security forces have recovered a Chinese-made M-16 assault rifle from the three terrorists killed Thursday during an anti-infiltration operation along the Line of Control in Uri, with the Army describing the recovery as "unusual".

The army said two AK series weapons, one Chinese M-16 weapon and ammunition were recovered from the Pakistani terrorists killed in Kamalkote area of Uri while trying to infiltrate into the Indian side.

"Usually, we find AK series and at times, the M-4 rifles being recovered. This M-16 is a Chinese-made 9-mm calibre weapon. This is an unusual recovery," General Officer Commanding (GoC) of the Army's 19 Infantry Division Major General Ajay Chandpuri told reporters in Baramulla in north Kashmir.

He, however, said it would be premature to say if this hints at a probable nexus between the Pakistani Army, terrorists, and the Chinese Army.