Srinagar, February 25 Nearly 700 antique coins, believed to be of significant historical and archaeological value, have been recovered in Pulwama district, Jammu and Kashmir, police said on Wednesday.
Police in Awantipora have recovered 694 antique coins from the Pinglish area of Tral during a routine operation, a spokesman said.
He said the recovered antique coins were kept in safe custody under the supervision of the Station House Officer, Tral, Inspector Tajamul Islam.
Subsequently, coordination was established with the Directorate of Archives, Archaeology and Museums to facilitate scientific handling and preservation in accordance with established archaeological norms, the spokesman said.
He said the handover of the antique coins reaffirms the commitment of the Jammu and Kashmir Police towards safeguarding peace and tranquility, as well as preserving the archaeological and cultural heritage of the Union territory, while fostering public awareness about Kashmir's rich historical legacy.