The Armed Forces (Jammu and Kashmir) Special Powers Act, 1990
Section 5. Power of search to include powers to break open locks, etc.
Every person making a search under this Act shall have the power to break open the lock of any door, almirah, safe, box, cupboard, drawer, package or other thing, if the key thereof is withheld.
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