J&K: Army thwarts major tragedy; recovers and destroys IED in Kupwara

Army recovered an IED planted by the terrorists in Chowkibal area of Kupwara

January 17, 2024

Army destroys IED on the spot in a controlled explosion

A major tragedy was averted by the Indian Army in J&K’s Kupwara district on Wednesday as alert troops recovered and destroyed an improvised explosive device (IED), officials said.

Troops recovered an IED planted by the terrorists in the Chowkibal area of Kupwara and destroyed it safely at the spot itself.

As per standard operating protocol, the IED was destroyed on the spot in a controlled explosion. Further investigations have been started to arrest the people who planted the IED.

“Chinar Warriors averted a major terror incident today by recovering & in-situ destroying an IED near Chowkibal on the Srinagar-Chowkibal Highway.

Indian Army stands by its commitment to keep Kashmir terror-free,” the Srinagar-headquartered Chinar Corps said on its X account.

#IED Recovered near Chowkibal on Srinagar – Chowkibal Highway #ChinarWarriors averted a major terror incident today by recovering & in-situ destroying an IED near Chowkibal on Srinagar – Chowkibal Highway. #IndianArmy stands by its commitment to keep #Kashmir terror-free.… pic.twitter.com/Vbnm5whveV

— Chinar Corps🍁 – Indian Army (@ChinarcorpsIA) January 17, 2024