Guwahati: Just days ahead Independence Day, the Jammu and Kashmir Police on Wednesday recovered numerous improvised explosive devices (IED).
Police recovered nearly 25 to 30 kilograms of explosives near the Tahab Crossing on Circular Road in Pulwama, reported ANI.
The recovery of the explosives just days before India’s 75th Independence Day has prevented a major tragedy.
The additional director general of police (ADGP) Kashmir Vijay Kumar said, “An IED weighing approx. 25 to 30 Kgs were recovered near Tahab Crossing on Circular Road in Pulwama by the Police and Security Forces. A major tragedy has been averted by specific input generated by Pulwama Police.”
It should be mentioned that the Uttar Pradesh Anti-Terrorist Squad (ATS) yesterday detained a terrorist from Mubarakpur in Azamgarh who had ties to the Islamic State (ISIS) for reportedly plotting an IED explosion on Independence Day.
A case was filed against Sabauddin in Lucknow under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, the Arms Act, sections 121A, 122, and 123 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC).