Security Forces Neutralize IED in Rajouri, Jammu and Kashmir
Joint Operation Successfully Thwarts Potential Threat
In a significant operation in the Rajouri district of Jammu and Kashmir, security forces successfully located and neutralized a suspected improvised explosive device (IED), averting a potential disaster. Acting swiftly on intelligence reports, the army and police conducted a search in a forested area, ultimately destroying the 4-kilogram device through a controlled blast.
Operation Launched Following Reliable Tip-off
The operation commenced on Wednesday after receiving credible information regarding suspicious activities in the dense forest area of Kallar in the Thannamandi tehsil. The army personnel, in coordination with local police, initiated a comprehensive cordon and search operation, sealing off the remote area to eliminate any threats. Given the region's history of terrorist activities, the forces employed advanced identification techniques to thoroughly inspect the underbrush.
Discovery and Identification of the IED
During the extensive search, soldiers uncovered a concealed suspicious object in the area. Upon closer examination, it was confirmed to be a sophisticated IED weighing approximately 4 kilograms, which could have caused significant damage if detonated. Nearby, empty shells were also found, indicating recent activity, and these were promptly secured for forensic analysis.
Controlled Destruction and Ongoing Investigation
The IED was safely deactivated and destroyed using a controlled explosion method, ensuring no harm or risk to nearby civilians. Officials confirmed that the site was cleared post-explosion, but emphasized that the search for additional devices or suspects continues. The joint operation remains active, with increased patrols to maintain security in the unstable area.
Encounter in Kathua District
In a related development, an encounter occurred between security forces and terrorists in the Kathua district of Jammu and Kashmir, prompting joint forces to intensify their search operations.
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VIDEO | Kathua: An encounter broke out between security forces and terrorists in the district, following which joint forces intensified the search operation.
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