Overview

• A rusted high-explosive mortar shell was found in Manyal Gali, Rajouri district, by villagers and construction workers over the weekend.
• The shell was unearthed near retired army personnel Adalat Khan's residence during excavation for a new house.
• Security forces and local police promptly secured the site and took possession of the shell, confirming it will be detonated as per standard operating procedures.
• Police investigations are ongoing, with officials confirming the shell is old and rusted; no injuries or damages have been reported.
• The incident underscores the lingering risks of unexploded ordnance in regions with a history of military activity.