Suspected IED recovered, defused in Thanamandi
09/01/2026
Jammu, Jan 8: Security forces recovered and safely defused a suspected improvised explosive device (IED) during a joint cordon and search operation in Rajouri district, officials said on Thursday.
Acting on a tip-off regarding suspicious movement in the forest area of Kallar in DoriMaal of Thanamandi, the Army and police launched a joint operation on Wednesday, they said.
During the search operation, some suspected material was found, which was closely examined by the forces and identified as a suspected IED weighing around 4 kg, they said. The device was later destroyed through a controlled mechanism, they said.
Some empty shells were also recovered from the site and taken into possession. The area is being thoroughly searched, and the operation is ongoing, they said.
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