Expert Team Safely Defuses Rusted Mortar Shell in Kathua

A rusted mortar shell discovered in a forward village near the International Border in Kathua district was successfully defused by experts, officials reported on Wednesday.

Villagers in Bobiya, located in the Hiranagar sector, noticed the dangerous device in an open field earlier today, prompting an immediate response.

A bomb disposal squad arrived at the scene and expertly neutralized the threat without causing any injury or damage, officials confirmed.

(With inputs from agencies.)