Srinagar: Security forces on Sunday detected a suspected object on the roadside along the Sopore–Bandipora road near Mangnipora Kehmah in north Kashmir’s Bandipora district.
Police Bandipora, along with personnel from the 27 Assam Rifles, immediately cordoned off the area as a precaution and restricted movement to ensure public safety. Traffic on the affected stretch was regulated while standard operating procedures were put in place.
A bomb disposal squad was rushed to the spot to examine the object. Security forces continue to maintain a tight vigil until the assessment is completed.
Authorities have advised commuters to avoid the area, remain calm, and refrain from spreading unverified information.
