Archive · 29 Dec 2025
Rusted mortar shell defused near LoC in Poonch
A rusted mortar shell was found in a village near the Line of Control in Poonch district, Jammu and Kashmir.
The locals noticed it on Saturday evening and informed the authorities.
The police quickly cordoned off the area to keep people safe.
Army experts then carefully defused the shell to prevent any danger.
This happened in a place called Bandi Chechian in the Haveli tehsil.
The shell was old and rusted, which might have made it less dangerous, but it was still important to handle it carefully.
A rusted mortar shell was discovered by locals in Bandi Chechian village near the Line of Control in Poonch district, Jammu and Kashmir.
The area was immediately cordoned off by the police to ensure safety.
Army experts safely defused the mortar shell to prevent any potential danger.
The shell was noticed on Saturday evening and defused on Sunday.
The incident highlights the ongoing vigilance required in areas near the Line of Control.
- Who
- Locals and army experts
- What
- Defusing of a rusted mortar shell
- When
- Saturday evening, defused on Sunday
- Where
- Bandi Chechian village, Haveli tehsil, Poonch district, Jammu and Kashmir
- Why
- The mortar shell was noticed by locals and posed a potential threat
- Location
- Bandi Chechian village, Haveli tehsil, Poonch district, Jammu and Kashmir
- Time of discovery
- Saturday evening
- Action taken
- Area cordoned off by police, shell defused by army experts
- Condition of shell
- Rusted
- Type of shell
- Mortar shell
