Security forces recover, defuse IED in Shopian

Srinagar, Apr 08: Security forces on Wednesday recovered an 14.5 kg Improvised Explosive Device (IED) in south Kashmir’s Shopian.

Officials said that Chinar Warriors, in a joint operation with Jammu and Kashmir Police, averted a major terror incident by recovering and neutralising an IED near Chitragam in general area of Zainapora, Shopian.

They said the 14.5 kg IED, packed with high explosives and fitted with a remote trigger, was surgically handled and destroyed in a controlled manner.

Indian Army remains resolute in its commitment to keep Kashmir terror-free, officials added.