Police on Monday said that two Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) were recovered by it along with army and paramilitary CRPF in Dassal and its adjoining area of Rajouri district.

“On 22-01-2023 at 1800 hours a joint search operation was launched by Police, SOG Rajouri, Army 225 field Regiment and CRPF 72Bn at Dassal and its adjoining area,” police said in a statement.

During the searches, the police said, two IEDs were recovered. “Later on IEDs were destroyed by Bomb Disposal Squad team,” it said, adding, “On this a case (FIR No. 39/2023) under section 13/16/UAP Act, 3/4 Explosive Act has been registered.”