Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Oct 19: A rusted mortar shell found lying in a field near the International Border in Kathua district here has been defused on Saturday, officials said.
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The old mortar shell was noticed by tractor driver Balkrishan in a field at village Spalwan near border police post Chakra in Hiranagar sector this afternoon, the officials said.
A Bomb Disposal Squad was immediately rushed to the scene and the mortar shell was defused without causing any damage, they said.