Security forces today detected and defused a powerful Improvised Explosive Device (IED) on Doda-Ghat road on the outskirts of Doda town.
As per information reached The Chenab Times, a patrol party of security forces detected the IED and called Dog Squad followed by the Bomb Disposal Squad.
The IED was taken to safer area and defused.
A major tragedy has been averted with timely detection of the IED, police said.
SSP Doda said that police in on high alert and an investigation into this matter has started.
The Chenab Times News Desk