Shivam Bakshi
Jammu, Oct 8 (NVI) : An old landmine was recovered near the fencing in Basooni Top area of Mendhar in Poonch district and safely destroyed by a bomb disposal squad on Thursday, officials said.
The landmine was detected by the Army during a search in the area, following which a Bomb Disposal Squad (BDS) team was called in and the explosive was destroyed safely on the spot, they said.
No casualties or injuries were reported in the incident, officials said.
The source of the landmine is being ascertained and further investigation is underway, they added.—(NVI)
