Grenade Found in Khour Village, Safely Destroyed by Army Bomb Disposal Squad

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Shivam Bakshi

Jammu, July 1 (NVI): Panic gripped Nanua village in the Khour sector after an HE-36 hand grenade was found on Wednesday, officials said.

They said the grenade was spotted in the village, which falls under the jurisdiction of BPP Mallah.

Soon after receiving the information, a police team from Mallah and personnel of the Indian Army rushed to the spot and secured the area.

The Army’s Bomb Disposal Squad was subsequently called in and safely destroyed the grenade without any damage or casualties, officials said.

Police have taken cognisance of the incident, while further investigation is underway.(NVI)