Suspected IED Defused on Bandipora-Sopore Road, Averting Major Tragedy Anchor:-Security forces on Sunday afternoon successfully defused a suspected improvised explosive device (IED) in Mangnipora village of North Kashmir's Bandipora district, preventing a possible disaster. According to officials, a joint patrol team of the Army and police spotted a suspicious IED near Mangnipora along the Bandipora-Sopore road. Acting swiftly, a bomb disposal squad was rushed to the scene, which safely neutralized the explosive, ensuring no harm to life or property. The timely action of the security forces averted a major threat, reinforcing the region’s security preparedness.