"Based on specific information, Army along with Handwara Police launched a swift and well-coordinated Search and Destruction Operation (SADO) at Wodhpura Forest in the wee hours. In the joint operation, two IEDs of approximately five  and seven Kgs were recovered from Wodhpura Ridge near NH 701," police said.

"The joint team immediately cordoned off the area with adequate security measures. The positive identification of IEDs were carried out by Indian Army's highly trained explosive detection team equipped with explosive detectors and Army Dog."

Police said further the Bomb Disposal team executed a controlled detonation of IEDs, rendering them safe.

A thorough search operation was resumed by joint teams of Army and Handwara Police in the general area of Wodhpura forest for the possibility of any more IED or hiding terrorists.

"The prompt action by the joint team of security forces averted a major incident in the area," police said.