Archive · 20 Jan 2026
Security Forces Avert IED Attack in Kashmir
Security forces in Kashmir found and safely removed a bomb that was placed by the side of a road.
This bomb, called an IED, could have hurt many people if it had exploded.
The bomb was found just a few days before India's Republic Day, which is a big holiday.
The area is now safe, and the police are trying to find out who put the bomb there.
Because of this and other threats, there are more police and security checks in Kashmir to keep everyone safe.
Security forces discovered a suspected IED in the Tapper area of Baramulla district, North Kashmir.
The device was found during a routine patrol along the Srinagar-Baramulla Highway.
The IED was swiftly identified and defused, preventing a potential attack.
The incident occurred days ahead of India's Republic Day, prompting heightened security measures.
Investigations are ongoing to identify those responsible for planting the device.
- Who
- Security forces in Jammu and Kashmir
- What
- Discovery and defusing of a suspected IED
- When
- Days ahead of India's Republic Day (January 26)
- Where
- Tapper area, Baramulla district, North Kashmir
- Why
- To prevent a potential attack targeting security forces or civilians
- Location
- Tapper area, Baramulla district, North Kashmir
- Device Type
- Improvised Explosive Device (IED)
- Discovery Method
- Routine patrol along Srinagar-Baramulla Highway
- Timing
- Days ahead of India's Republic Day (January 26)
- Security Measures
- Bolstered patrols and surveillance in Kashmir Valley
