Mortar Shell Found and Safely Destroyed Near Jammu and Kashmir Border

A 51-mm mortar shell was discovered and destroyed in a controlled explosion near the International Border in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kathua district. A villager in Paharpur noticed the rusted shell, prompting a bomb disposal squad to safely destroy it without causing any damage.

A 51-mm mortar shell was found and subsequently destroyed in a controlled explosion near the International Border in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kathua district on Sunday, officials confirmed.

The rusted mortar shell was discovered by a villager in his fields at Paharpur village, close to the Haria Chak police border post, authorities reported.

A bomb disposal team was swiftly deployed to the location where they safely neutralized the explosive device, ensuring no damage was caused.