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Suspected IED found near Jammu

They said both the grenades were later destroyed by the experts in a controlled explosion without causing any damage
07:05 AM Oct 06, 2024 IST | PTI
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Jammu, Oct 5: A terrorist hideout was busted in Jammu and Kashmir's Poonch district, while a suspected Improvised Explosive Device (IED) was found in Akhnoor near Jammu on Saturday evening, officials said.

The hideout was busted by a joint search party of police and Rashtriya Rifles at Jhullas Behra village, leading to the recovery of two hand grenades and some ammunition, the officials said.

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They said both the grenades were later destroyed by the experts in a controlled explosion without causing any damage.

In another incident, the officials said a suspected IED with a timer was found near Gharota in Akhnoor area on the outskirts of Jammu. Bomb disposal squad was rushed to the scene and further details are awaited, they said.

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