Explosive Device Destroyed Through Controlled Explosion
SHYAM SOOD
Rajouri, October 16: Security forces achieved a significant success during an anti-terror operation in Rajouri district by detecting an old terrorist hideout in the Thungwali area of Kandi and recovering an improvised explosive device (IED), which was subsequently destroyed through a controlled explosion.
According to reports, joint teams of the Indian Army and Jammu and Kashmir Police launched an anti-terror operation in the Thungwali area of Kandi on Friday evening. During the operation, security personnel searched suspected locations and detected an old terrorist hideout.
IED Recovered During Search
During a search of the abandoned hideout, security personnel recovered an improvised explosive device (IED). Taking the presence of the explosive device seriously, the forces adopted the necessary safety precautions and destroyed it through a controlled explosion to eliminate the potential threat.
Joint Security Operation Continues
Sources said that Army troops and Jammu and Kashmir Police were involved in the operation, while intelligence agencies also assisted.
Following the detection of the old terrorist hideout and recovery of the explosive device, search operations were continued in the area. Security forces were checking other potential hideouts and suspected locations to ensure that no additional explosive material or suspicious objects remained in the vicinity.
Till the filing of this report, search operations were underway in Thungwali and adjoining areas. No further information regarding any arrests or additional recoveries had been reported so far.
