Security Forces Defuse IED, Avert Major Tragedy

Security forces dsimantles IED in Srinagar

Security forces dsimantles IED in Srinagar

Improvised Explosive Device was detected near HMT road on the outskirts of Srinagar on Saturday.

"Two persons received bullet injuries when security forces opened firing to disperse a group of protesters in HMT area of the city here", a police official said.

"During the operation, services of dog squad and bomb squad were also pressed into service".

Soon, they said, traffic movement on the highway was suspended and the entire area was sealed by the forces.

"Bomb disposal squads of police, Army and the Central Reserve Police Force immediately reached the spot and removed the explosive device", a police officer said.

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Traffic movement on the Srinagar-Baramulla highway was disrupted after the explosive was found.

Last week, four policemen were killed in an IED explosion in Sopore.

Asked whether any arrests have been made, he said, "One person was detained for questioning".

"We have registered a case in the incident and launched investigations", he added.

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