Ali Asad
Srinagar, Mar 5: Security forces in Kathua district of Jammu and Kashmir Tuesday recovered an explosive substance near the India-Pakistan international border. The recovery has prompted a thorough investigation by local law enforcement agencies.
According to reports, a suspicious polythene bag was spotted in the vicinity of the border, triggering immediate scrutiny. Subsequent examination revealed the presence of an explosive substance within the bag, heightening security concerns in the region. The exact nature and composition of the explosive material have not been disclosed as investigations are ongoing.
Police officials overseeing the probe have affirmed that all possibilities, including potential links to hunting activities prevalent in the area, are being meticulously explored. The discovery of the suspicious bag has prompted heightened vigilance, with law enforcement personnel and Border Security Force (BSF) units intensifying patrols and surveillance efforts along the border.
It is worth noting that this incident comes just thirteen days after a similar security breach occurred in the same vicinity. On February 22, 2024, BSF personnel thwarted a Pakistani drone incursion in the Maniyari area of Hiranagar, driving away the unmanned aerial vehicle.
Subsequent search operations led to the recovery of an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) in the vicinity, underscoring the persistent security challenges faced by border authorities.
