Jammu and Kashmir: Security forces defuse explosive device in Pulwama

According to reports, Jammu and Kashmir security forces successfully defused an improvised explosive device today in Pulwama district. The explosive was found in a bucket on Pulwama-Sirnoo road in the south Kashmir district, a police official said.

The security in the valley as well as in parts of Pulwama district has been tightened as separatists observed a strike today on the second death anniversary of Hizbul Mujahideen commander Burhan Wani. Restrictions were imposed in Pulwama and Tral townships.

A group of terrorists hurled a grenade at a Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) party in Jammu and Kashmir's Budgam's Hyderpora area on Saturday. While no loss of life was reported, a security personnel suffered injuries.

The attack came less than 24 hours after terrorists launched a grenade attack at a joint camp of the CRPF and Indian Army's Rashtriya Rifles in Pulwama district. No casualties or injuries were reported.

Three civilians, including a teenage girl, were killed and several others injured in an alleged firing by security forces on stone-pelting protesters in Kulgam district of Jammu and Kashmir, on Saturday.

(With inputs from agencies)