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US Weapons Abandoned in Afghanistan Turn Up in Kashmir: Reports
US Weapons Abandoned in Afghanistan Turn Up in Kashmir: Reports
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WASHINGTON (Sputnik) – Weapons left behind by US forces during their hasty withdrawal from Afghanistan are showing up in Kashmir, NBC reported on Monday... 30.01.2023, Sputnik India
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A spokesperson for the Indian army in Kashmir said most of the weapons turning up so far were recovered from militants from Pakistan-based groups Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM)* or Lashkar-e-Taiba*, which fought alongside the Taliban** in Afghanistan and are now attempting to annex Kashmir for Pakistan.Experts assume that the abandoned weapons could be a significant source of revenue for the Taliban and could pose a threat around the region. A Pentagon report found that more than $7.1 billion worth of US military equipment was left behind in Afghanistan, including more than 316,000 weapons worth nearly $512 million.*banned terrorist organizations**under UN sanctions for terrorism
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US Weapons Abandoned in Afghanistan Turn Up in Kashmir: Reports
19:17 30.01.2023 (Updated: 19:18 30.01.2023) WASHINGTON (Sputnik) – Weapons left behind by US forces during their hasty withdrawal from Afghanistan are showing up in Kashmir, NBC reported on Monday, citing Indian officials.
A spokesperson for the Indian army in Kashmir said most of the weapons turning up so far were recovered from militants from Pakistan-based groups Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM)* or Lashkar-e-Taiba*, which fought alongside the Taliban** in Afghanistan and are now attempting to annex Kashmir for Pakistan.
The weapons include M4s, M16s and other US-manufactured guns and ammunition that are unusual to find in Kashmir.
Experts assume that the abandoned weapons could be a significant source of revenue for the Taliban and could pose a threat around the region. A Pentagon report found that more than $7.1 billion worth of US military equipment was left behind in Afghanistan, including more than 316,000 weapons worth nearly $512 million.
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**under UN sanctions for terrorism
