SRINAGAR: Security forces averted a major tragedy when they detected and defused an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) planted by militants on main road in north Kashmir district of Baramulla today, official sources said here.
They said a Road Opening Party (ROP) detected an IED planted on the roadside at Janbazpora on Srinagar- Uri road to target security force convoy.
Traffic on the road was suspended and Bomb Disposal Squad (BDS) summoned.
Later the IED was defused without causing any damage, they said.
(AGENCIES)
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