Two Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) have been recovered early Monday morning from Jammu and Kashmirs Handwara sub-district, a statement by the Handwara Police confirmed.The IEDs were recovered from Handwaras Wodhpura forest, which is near National Highway 701, by a joint Search and Destruction Operation (SADO) by the Indian Army and Handwara Police.IndianArmy in a Joint operation with #Handwara Police recovered two IEDs from Wodhpura Ridge near NH 701 early morning. Based on information from a reliable source, Indian Army and Handwara Police launched a swift and well coordinated Search and Destruction Operation (SADO). pic.twitter.com/zi52e0YP0J— Jammu Kashmir News Network 🇮🇳 (@TheYouthPlus) July 17, 2023The operation was conducted based on a credible tip-off to the security forces. No casualties or injuries were reported during the operation.Two IEDs of 5, 7 kgs recovered: Handwara PoliceHandwara Police released a statement after the operation concluded, saying, “The operation resulted in the recovery of two sophisticated IEDs of approximately 5 and 7 kgs, concealed in the jungle area. The team immediately cordoned off the area with adequate security measures.”Army in a Joint operation with Handwara Police recovered two IEDs from Wodhpura Ridge near NH 701 early morning on 17 Jul 2023. Based on information from a reliable source, Army and Handwara Police launched a swift and well coordinated Search and Destruction Operation (SADO)… pic.twitter.com/7uVCIOyxLX— KNS (@KNSKashmir) July 17, 2023“The positive identification of IED was carried out by Indian Armys highly trained explosive detection team equipped with Explosive detectors and Army Dog,” the statement continued.Based on information from a reliable source, #IndianArmy and #Handwara Police launched a swift and well-coordinated Search and Destruction Operation (SADO) in Wodhpura Forest in the wee hours today. pic.twitter.com/K2NxiyNkrW— Koshal Dar (@DarKoshal) July 17, 2023The security forces have launched an operation in the Handwara area to snare out any militants or IEDs from the area, the police have confirmed.“The prompt action by the joint team of security forces averted major incident in the area,” the police said in the statement.
