JAMMU: A major tragedy was averted by Jammu and Kashmir Police last night after they detected and defused two Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) with timers near Phallian Mandal in Jammu district

A top police officer told that the IEDs were found inside a black-coloured backpack lying near Phallian Mandal police post under Satwari Police Station in Jammu last evening. “The IEDs were recovered during routine searches.”

Subsequently, the officer said, a Bomb Disposal Squad was summoned and the devices were defused without any damage to life or property.

He said a case (FIR No. 211/2022) under section 4/5 explosives act 18/20 UAP Act has been registered in this regard. “Investigation has been taken up and police is working to nab the accused involved in it.” Meanwhile, sources said that security has been also beefed up in the Jammu district.