
IED detected by CRPF in Kupwara defused by bomb disposal squad
New Delhi: Indian Army’s Chinar Corps on Monday said IED detected by CRPF in a culvert near Nutnussa in Kupwara on Sunday morning was diffused by a bomb disposal squad.
“IED detected by CRPF early morning on Sep 6 was placed in a culvert near Nutnussa, Kupwara. All traffic was halted and Bomb Disposal (BD) team was rushed, which diffused the IED. Timely action by SF saved innocent lives.,” the Chinar Corps said in a tweet.
#IED detected by CRPF early morning on 06th Sep was placed in a culvert near Nutnussa, Kupwara.
All traffic was halted & Bomb Disposal (BD) team was rushed, which diffused the IED.
Timely action by SF saved innocent lives.#Kashmir @adgpi@crpfindia pic.twitter.com/YLRV8HiCgC— Chinar Corps? – Indian Army (@ChinarcorpsIA) September 7, 2020
Police said an IED planted by the militants was detected by police and the army in the Arampora area of Kupwara district early Monday morning.
“Bomb disposal squad was called and the traffic movement on the road was stopped. “The IED has been successfully defused”, police said.