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 said, 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.

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