Major tradgedy averted in north Kashmir, IED diffused

Srinagar, Aug 14 (UNI) Security forces today averted a major tragedy when they detected a powerful Improvised Explosive Device (IED) planted by militants to target security forces in the frontier district of Kupwara.

Official sources said a Road Opening Party (ROP) of security forces detected the IED planted on the road side at Nawabazar Khumriyal in Kupwara district.

The area was sealed and the IED defused by the Bomb Disposal Squad (BDS) without causing any damage.

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