IED found in Rajouri; balloon with PIA marking seized in Udhampur

JAMMU: Security forces recovered an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) successful J&K’s Rajouri territory Thursday, portion a balloon with “PIA” (Pakistan International Airlines) markings was seized successful Udhampur district.Officials said a squad of information unit rushed to Khablan colony successful Rajouri’s Thanamandi aft being alerted astir the find of a suspicious object.Upon detecting the IED, forces cordoned disconnected the country pursuing SOPs and summoned the Bomb Disposal Squad, which neutralised the explosive. Police launched an investigation, said officials.Meanwhile, an aeroplane-shaped balloon with PIA markings was recovered successful Kera country of Laddan successful Udhampur district. Police took cognisance of the recovery, said sources.