RAJOURI, OCT 16: Security forces recovered and destroyed an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) during an anti-terror operation in the Thungwali area of Kandi in Rajouri district on Friday, while an old terrorist hideout was also busted as search operations continued in the area.
Officials said the IED was destroyed through a controlled blast to eliminate the potential threat posed by the explosive device. The recovery and subsequent destruction formed part of the ongoing security operation in the area.
During the operation, security forces also detected and busted an old terrorist hideout, indicating the need for continued searches to check for any additional suspicious material or potential security threats.
Search operations remained underway in the Thungwali area of Kandi, with security personnel continuing efforts to thoroughly sanitise the surrounding area. Further details regarding the recovery and the outcome of the operation are awaited.
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