Bandiporar: A suspected object was detected on the roadside along the Sopore Bandipora road near the Mangnipora Kehmah road on Sunday, triggering a swift security response in north Kashmir’s Bandipora district.
Following the detection, the area was immediately cordoned off by Police Bandipora along with security personnel from the 27 Assam Rifles to prevent movement and ensure public safety. People passing through the area were advised to avoid the stretch and cooperate with the authorities till the situation is assessed and cleared.
Officials said that standard operating procedures were put in place soon after the alert, and a bomb disposal team was rushed to the spot to examine the suspicious object. Traffic movement in and around the affected stretch was regulated as a precautionary measure while security checks were underway.
Sources said the area remains under close watch, and security forces are maintaining a tight vigil until the bomb disposal squad completes its assessment.
Authorities have urged locals and commuters to remain calm and refrain from spreading unverified information. [KNT]
