Major tragedies averted, one ultra surrenders in J and K

Srinagar, Jan 31 (UNI) Troops today averted major tragedies when they detected and defused three live grenades and a powerful Improvised Explosive Device (IED) at different places in the Kashmir valley.

A militant surrendered along with arms and ammunition at Gondoh in Doda district of Jammu region.

A police spokesman said an army patrol detected an IED planted near Petrol Pump Sheeri on the Baramulla-Uri road.

The IED was later safely diffused by the Bomb Disposal Squad.

He said troops of 2nd Rashtriya Rifles (RR) during routine patrolling at Check Kawoosa in Badgam district noticed two live hand grenades on the roadside.

The entire area was immediately cordoned off and people shifted to a safer place.

Later, the bomb disposal squad was summoned who defused both the grenades without causing any damage.

Troops also recovered some arms and ammunition in the nearby area. However, no one was arrested.

Pattan Police detected a live grenade at Tapper Payeen in Baramulla district this afternoon.

The area was immediately sealed to prevent any mishap or civilian casualty.

Later, the BDS diffused the grenade safely.

UNI