Terrorist Hideout Busted In Jammu And Kashmir; Suspected IED Found In Akhnoor

In a significant security operation, a terrorist hideout was uncovered in the Poonch district of Jammu and Kashmir on Saturday evening.

A joint search party consisting of police and the Rashtriya Rifles conducted the operation at Jhullas Behra village, resulting in the recovery of two hand grenades and ammunition.

The grenades were subsequently destroyed by experts in a controlled explosion, ensuring no damage to the surrounding area.

In a separate incident, authorities discovered a suspected Improvised Explosive Device (IED) with a timer near Gharota, located in the Akhnoor area on the outskirts of Jammu.

#WATCH | Security tightened after suspected explosives were found in the Ghrota area of Jammu. Details awaited: Jammu & Kashmir Police https://t.co/QiEMucfI9T pic.twitter.com/X8cdOq6yS9

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A bomb disposal squad was promptly dispatched to the site, and further details are pending as investigations continue.

Suspected explosive found in Ghrota area of Jammu, say Jammu & Kashmir Police. Details awaited.

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These incidents highlight ongoing security challenges in the region, as authorities remain vigilant in their efforts to combat terrorism and ensure public safety. SP Rural Jammu, Brijesh Sharma, announced, "During our joint patrol with the Army in the Ghrota area of Jammu, we came across a suspicious object. We coordinated with the Bomb Disposal Squad (BDS) team, and the object has since been safely disposed of."

#WATCH | Jammu, J&K: SP Rural Jammu Brijesh Sharma says, "Our joint patrolling was going on with the Army and we found a suspicious object in the Ghrota area of Jammu...We made a tie-up with the BDS team and we have disposed it off..." pic.twitter.com/ids07fW9W6

— ANI (@ANI) October 5, 2024