Mortar Shell Recovered and Safely Defused in Jammu and Kashmir

An old mortar shell was discovered in Jammu and Kashmir's Udhampur district. Police, alerted by local residents, located the shell in Mian Bagh area. The bomb disposal squad was promptly called and successfully defused the device.

An old mortar shell was recovered in Jammu and Kashmir's Udhampur district on Monday, officials said.

The shell was recovered by police following information by some locals in Mian Bagh area, they said.

The bomb disposal squad rushed to the spot and defused it safely.

(With inputs from agencies.)