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IED defused, tragedy averted

Srinagar: A tragedy was averted with the timely detection of a powerful Improvised Explosive Device (IED) planted by militants targeting security personnel in Bandipora district on Friday morning, official sources said.

The IED, planted near a culvert, was detected by the security forces, who were patrolling Kinoosa village.

A bomb squad safely defused it. — PTI

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