J&K police recover 30 kg explosives in Pulwama, terror plot foiled

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The Jammu and Kashmir Police on Wednesday recovered approximately 25 to 30 kilograms of improvised explosive device (IED) near the Tahab Crossing on Circular road at Pulwama which has foiled a terrorist plot to spread fear as the country prepares to celebrate its 75th Independence Day.</p>
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"An IED weighing approx. 25 to 30 Kgs were recovered near Tahab Crossing on Circular road in Pulwama by the Police and Security Forces. A major tragedy has been averted by specific input generated by Pulwama Police", said Vijay Kumar, Additional Director General of Police (ADGP), Kashmir.</p>
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Earlier on Tuesday, the Uttar Pradesh Anti-Terrorist Squad (ATS) also arrested a terrorist with Islamic State (ISIS) links from Mubarakpur in Azamgarh, who was planning an IED blast on Independence Day.</p>
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A case has been registered against Sabauddin in Lucknow under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act and the Arms Act.</p>