SRINAGAR — A major tragedy was averted on Thursday after security forces detected and destroyed 5kg IED planted on a roadside at Wanpora area on Pulwama-Srinagar road.
An official told news agency Kashmir News Observer (KNO) that acting on a specific intelligence that militants have planted an IED on Newa, Pulwama—Srinagar road in Wanpora, a search operation was launched jointly by Pulwama Police, 50RR and 183 Bn CRPF.
“During search, one IED was found planted on the roadside. The IED weighed approximately 5 kgs and was assembled in a container. Bomb disposal team of Police and Army destroyed the IED on spot through controlled detonation,” the official said.
He said in this regard, a case has been registered and investigation taken up. “Few suspects have been picked up for questioning. With the timely action, a major tragedy has been averted,” the official said.
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