ADVERTISEMENTREMOVE AD

Pulwama-Type Attack Averted, Forces Recover 52kg Explosives in J&K

During the raid, 416 high explosive gelatin sticks, weighing up to 52kg, and 50 detonators were also recovered.

Updated
India
1 min read
story-hero-img
i
Aa
Aa
Small
Aa
Medium
Aa
Large
Hindi Female

Indian security forces on Thursday, 17 September, recovered a huge cache of explosive materials in Pulwama district of Jammu and Kashmir.

According to reports, the explosives were found during a joint cordon and search operation by soldiers from 42 Rashtriya Rifles, 130 Battalion CRPF and Special Operation Group (SOG).

416 high explosive gelatin sticks, weighing up to 52kg, kept in a plastic tank and 50 detonators were also recovered during the raid. 
ADVERTISEMENTREMOVE AD

The joint operation was based on a tip off about the presence of terrorist of the Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM). The team searched in the forests of Gadikhal village for the terrorist and it was during the search that they came across the explosives dump.

In a statement, the police said that by recovering the explosives, security forces have been able to avert a major militant attack.

(At The Quint, we are answerable only to our audience. Play an active role in shaping our journalism by becoming a member. Because the truth is worth it.)

0

Read Latest News and Breaking News at The Quint, browse for more from news and india

Topics:  Pulwama   Explosives 

Published: 
Speaking truth to power requires allies like you.
Become a Member
3 months
12 months
12 months
Check Member Benefits
Read More
×
×