Srinagar, Dec 27 (KNO): The security forces on Wednesday detected and destroyed an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) fitted in a gas cylinder at Lawapora, Srinagar, officials said.
An official told the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), that a joint team of security personnel comprising 2 Rashtriya Rifles (RR), Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) and Jammu and Kashmir Police found a gas cylinder with the concealed IED at Lawapora area of Srinagar outskirts.
He added that the prompt action of security forces averted a potential disaster by destroying the IED.
Meanwhile, Army in a post on X, said that a major terror incident has been averted today by recovering and destroying an IED at Lawaypora.
“#IED Recovered at Lawaypora, on the #Srinagar - Baramulla Highway. #ChinarWarriors & @JmuKmrPolice averted a major terror incident today by recovering & in-situ destroying an IED at Lawaypora on the Srinagar - #Baramulla Highway. #IndianArmy resolute in its commitment to keep #Kashmir terror-free,” Army said—(KNO)