Explosives found on Jammu-Pathankot highway, bomb squad called in

Jammu: The security forces on Tuesday found explosives near a bridge on Jammu-Pathankot national highway, while traffic has been diverted on the route as a precautionary measure, officials said.

An official told the news reporter that the explosives were found near a bridge in Sherpur area on the national highway.

He said that police and security forces have rushed to the spot, while a bomb disposal squad has also been called in.

The authorities have also diverted traffic on the highway as a precautionary measures

More details are awaited. (PTI)