A police bomb-disposal squad neutralized one [1] rusted mortar shell in the Bishnah area of Jammu on Wednesday, June 10, 2024 [2].
The discovery of unexploded ordnance in populated border regions poses significant safety risks to civilians and requires specialized military or police intervention.
Local officials said the shell was found in Kothey Sanian village, located within the Arnia border belt [2]. The object was identified as a rusted mortar shell, suggesting it had been in the ground for some time before being discovered [1].
To prevent potential danger to the community, the police bomb-disposal squad was deployed to the site [1]. The team carried out a controlled explosion to destroy the weapon safely [1]. This procedure ensured that the ordnance could not be accidentally detonated by residents or livestock in the village [2].
Authorities coordinated the evacuation and securing of the immediate area before the detonation took place. The operation concluded without reported injuries or damage to nearby property [2].
“A rusted mortar shell was found and neutralised in a controlled explosion”
The presence of rusted ordnance in the Jammu border belt highlights the persistent risk of legacy munitions in conflict-prone regions. Controlled detonations by bomb-disposal squads are essential for mitigating the threat of accidental explosions in rural villages where agricultural activities often uncover buried weapons.
