A bomb disposal squad in Poonch district on Saturday. PTI
Jammu, October 17
The Army destroyed five unexploded 120-mm mortar shells fired by Pakistan during ceasefire violations in different villages along the Line of Control (LoC) in Poonch district on Saturday, officials said.
They said the shells were found close to residential areas in different villages of the Balnoi sector. They were removed by the bomb disposal squads of the Army after being informed by villagers.
The live mortar shells were later destroyed in controlled explosions in the forest area, the officials said. — PTI
Most Read
Don't Miss
Top Stories
Pak minister admits to Imran Khan govt’s role in Pulwama terrorist attack
‘You and us are all part of that success’, Fawad Chaudhry te...
Train service in Punjab not to resume as BKU refuses to lift blockade
An emergency meeting was called by the three-member committe...
Stubble-burning: President promulgates ordinance to deal with air pollution in Delhi-NCR
Ordinance sets up Commission on Air Quality Management in De...
3 dead as woman beheaded in knife attack at French church
Attacker shouts ‘Allahu Akbar’; incident described as terror...
