Handwara: A tense situation unfolded along the Baramulla-Kupwara highway in the Kralgund area of north Kashmir's Handwara on Thursday as forces found a suspicious bag, causing immediate concern among officials.
An official stated that upon the discovery of the suspicious bag, traffic along the highway was halted temporarily, and the movement of people in the vicinity was restricted as a precautionary measure.
Efforts are currently underway as forces conduct thorough searches of the suspicious bag. While initial assessments indicate that there is no indication of an Improvised Explosive Device (IED), authorities are continuing their investigations to ensure public safety, the official said.
(KNO)