Security Forces Recover 3.5-kg IED Defused During CASO In J&K s Rajouri

Security forces on Thursday successfully recovered and defused an improvised explosive device (IED) during a Cordon and Search Operation (CASO) in village Kakora, under the jurisdiction of Police Station Manjakote in Rajouri district.
Official sources said that during the operation, a concealed bag was recovered from the area. Upon inspection, the Bomb Disposal Squad (BDS) of Security forces discovered an IED weighing approximately 3.5 kilograms inside the bag.
The explosive device was safely detonated by the BDS later in a controlled operation. Sources confirmed that no casualties or damage to property occurred during the incident.
The CASO was part of ongoing security measures in the region to neutralize any threats and ensure the safety of residents. The area remains under surveillance as forces continue their high-alert operations.

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Courtesy: Daily Excelsior -16-Jan-2026