SRINAGAR: Security forces in Jammu and Kashmir successfully averted a potential disaster on Tuesday after recovering two suspected improvised explosive devices (IEDs) in separate locations in South Kashmir.
IED Found in Shopianโs Kashwa Chitragam Village
According to officials, an IED weighing around 6 to 7 kg, concealed inside a pressure cooker, was discovered in Kashwa Chitragam village of Shopian district.
A specialized bomb disposal squad (BDS) was swiftly dispatched to the site, where they successfully neutralized the explosive device.
โThe timely detection and disposal of the IED prevented a major catastrophe,โ an official stated, emphasizing that the device was placed dangerously close to a roadside, potentially targeting security patrols or civilian movement.
Another Suspicious Object Spotted in Tral
In a separate incident, security personnel spotted another suspicious object, believed to be an IED, in Pinglish area of Tral.
A bomb disposal unit was immediately sent to assess and defuse the suspected explosive, a security official confirmed.
Joint Operation Thwarts Major Attack
The coordinated efforts of the Indian Armyโs 1st Rashtriya Rifles (RR), Jammu and Kashmir Police, and the 178 Battalion of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) played a crucial role in preventing a major tragedy.
Security forces have intensified search operations in both areas, cordoning off the locations and deploying additional troops to ensure the safety of civilians and security personnel.
