Solar Missiles Found In Jammu and Kashmir

The two solar-activated missiles, capable of hitting their target within four kms, was recovered from near Lolab, about 120 km from here, on Tuesday.The Jammu and Kashmir Police's special operations group recoveres two self-charging missiles from a hideout in north Kashmir.It is the first time that such missiles have been recovered in the state since the sratr of terrorism in 1990.

The missiles were positioned for an offensive action in the Gujjarpati forest area of Kupwara district. The missiles can be fired without any human assistance as the solar panel on each missile is programmed to trap sun rays which can be converted into thermal energy to propel the weapon.

Police believe that the missiles could be of either Chinese or Russian make.The weapon weighs about 4 kg, which is even lighter than an AK 47 rifle, and is about four feet in length.The weapons are dangerous because they can be charged using solar energy. Experts believe that these projectiles could have been used to carry out a major terror strike in the area.