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J&K: Major tragedy averted as security forces diffuse IED

J&K: Major tragedy averted as security forces diffuse IED

Security forces diffused the IED found near Tahab crossing on circular road in Pulwama

Security forces in Jammu and Kashmir averted a major tragedy by recovering and diffusing a 25-30 kg IED in south Kashmir’s Pulwama district on Wednesday.

The security forces recovered an improvised explosive device(IED)near Tahab crossing on circular road in Pulwamadistrict earlier in the day. The terrorists had planted the IED on the main road.

Bomb in Pulwama

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“An IED weighing approximately25 to 30 kgs was recovered near Tahab crossing on circular road in Pulwama by police and security forces. A major tragedy has been averted following specific inputs generated by the Pulwama police,” said Vijay Kumar, ADGP, Kashmir Police.

Security forces had receivedinput about the IED in Pulwama after which a search operation was launched by Jammu and Kashmir Police along with other security agencies. They found the IED,which was later diffused by a bomb disposal squad. The video of diffusing the IED was also shared by security forces.

The area is being further searched by the security forces.

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