Latest News | Security Forces Seize 2 IEDs, Explosive Material in J-K's Poonch

Mendhar/Jammu, Nov 28 (PTI) Security forces recovered two IEDs and explosive material during a search operation in Jammu and Kashmir's Poonch district on Thursday, officials said.

After a suspicious object was reportedly noticed under the Chajla bridge in Mendhar, the area was immediately cordoned off, and the bomb disposal squad called in, they added.

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Two improvised explosive devices (IEDs), over one kg of explosives suspected to be RDX, a battery, two blankets and some eatables were seized, officials said.

Further investigation is underway, they added.

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