Militant associate arrested with 5-6 Kg IED in Pulwama, major tragedy averted: Police

Srinagar : Jammu and Kashmir police on Sunday claimed to have averted major tragedy by arresting a militant associate along with 5 Kg Improvised Explosive Device in south Kashmir’s Pulwama district.

Kashmir zone police in a Tweet, informed that based on the disclosure of apprehended militant associate 5-6 Kg IED was recovered, thereby a major tragedy was averted.

Police said a case has been registered in this regard and further investigation has been taken up.

“Pulwama Police averted a major tragedy by apprehending a #terror associate Ishfaq Ahmed Wani R/O Arigam #Pulwama and recovering an #IED (approx 5-6Kgs) on his disclosure. Case registered and investigation started,” police tweeted—(KNO)