New Delhi: Security forces in Jammu and Kashmir’s Bandipora district on Wednesday recovered and destroyed an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) on the “critical” line of communication along Bandipora-Srinagar road, officials said.
Official sources confirming the incident said that a major tragedy was averted after security forces destroyed the explosive device which was found on Srinagar-Bandipora.
Meanwhile Indian Army’s Chinar Corps in a post on X, shared “ChinarWarriors in a joint operation with @JmuKmrPolice today, averted a major terror incident, which would have threatened innocent lives of Kashmiri citizens, by recovering and destroying an IED on the critical line of communication along Bandipora – Srinagar Road, Aragam.”
“The lED was surgically handled and destroyed, highlighting the commitment of our security personnel, ever committed for the safety of Citizens. Indian Army remains resolute in its commitment to keep Kashmir terror-free,” the Army added.
On March 17, the Chinar Warriors and JK Police averted a terror incident today by recovering and destroying an IED in general area Meer Mohalla, Qaimoh, Kulgam.
In another operation on March 17, based on specific intelligence input regarding the presence of terrorists, a Joint Operation was launched by JK Police and the Indian Army in the general area Khurmur forest, Handwara, Kupwara. Suspicious activity was observed by vigilant troops and on being challenged, terrorists opened indiscriminate fire. The troops effectively retaliated, resulting in neutralisation of one terrorist alongwith recovery of one AK Rifle.
On March 16, the ChinarWarriors and BSF Kashmir averted a terror incident by recovering and destroying an IED in general area Narikut Forest, Kupwara.