Suspicious object found, destroyed in Pattan

A suspicious object was on Wednesday found and destroyed by security forces in Pattan area of north Kashmir’s Baramulla district.

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Quoting an official news agency—KNO reported that a suspicious object was found lying along Srinagar-Baramulla National Highway by Army’s 24 RR Unit and CRPF, following which a Bomb Disposal Squad was called in.

He said traffic was also halted on the highway, while the object was destroyed by BDS team.

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The official added traffic was later restored on the highway, while police have taken cognisance of the incident.