Suspected IED Caught On Baramulla-Srinagar Highway; BDS Team Destroys Bag Averting Potential Threat

Security forces in Kashmir apparently averted a major security  incident in the in Choora area of Sopore in North Kashmir’s Baramulla on Saturday (December 27, 2025). A roadside improvised explosive device (IED) was discovered on the Srinagar-Baramulla Highway, which was later defused by the forces.

After the discovery of the suspected bomb, a joint team of the Indian Army, the CRPF, and local police arrived quickly. Security forces quickly cordoned off the area and stopped traffic, allowing the Bomb Disposal Squad (BDS) to safely neutralise the device. Their main priority was to secure the site and keep the public safe, showing the high level of security currently in place across the region.

A full search of the area is now being carried out, amid heightened alert ahead of the New Year.

Highgam area under alert

“A massive Cordon and Search Operation (CASO) was launched in Highgam village of Baramulla after an IED was reportedly recovered. The bomb disposal squad reached the spot to defuse the explosive,” news agency IANS said. The discovery immediately alerted security teams patrolling the main road.

Recognising the danger, they raised the alarm and deployed extra officers to the scene. As soon as the report came in, forces arrived to seal off the area. Traffic was stopped in both directions to protect drivers and local residents.

Senior officers and security agencies were informed straight away, and a Bomb Disposal Squad was called in to examine the device. The team followed strict safety rules while inspecting the site. Security personnel also searched the surrounding area to make sure no other dangerous items were hidden nearby.

All standard safety protocols were followed throughout the operation to prevent any accidents. While the operation was underway, vehicles were prevented from using that section of the highway. Authorities explained that the closure was a necessary precaution and asked the public to stay calm and follow instructions.

Army steps up anti-terror push

Meanwhile, the Indian Army has intensified counter-terror operations over the past 48 hours in the Kishtwar and Doda districts of Jammu and Kashmir, expanding troop deployment and surveillance in snowbound mountain belts following fresh intelligence inputs about terrorist movement.

According to sources, security forces believe around 30–35 Pakistani terrorists are currently hiding in higher and mid-altitude areas of the Jammu region.