JAMMU, June 13: Security forces recovered a live artillery shell from a field near the International Border (IB) in Samba district of Jammu and Kashmir on Friday.
According to officials, the shell was spotted by local residents in an agricultural field, following which police and security personnel were alerted. A bomb disposal squad rushed to the spot and secured the area to prevent any untoward incident.
The explosive device was later safely defused by experts in accordance with standard safety procedures. No loss of life or property was reported.
Authorities have advised residents living in border areas to immediately inform the police or security forces if they come across any suspicious or unexploded objects
