SRINAGAR, Aug 9: A suspected object believed to be an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) was found in Kulgam district on Friday, officials said.
They said a suspect object was found lying on Kulgam Balsoo Road, following which the area was cordoned.
“The area was sealed, and traffic movement on the busy road was halted. A bomb disposal squad was also called, and the suspect object found inside a pressure cooker was blasted in a controlled explosion without causing any damage,” officials said.
A senior police officer said the investigation is underway, and a technical examination of the object was initiated immediately.
The traffic on the road was restored after the controlled blast.
