Hand Grenade
Representational Image

KULGAM — Security forces on Saturday morning found a live hand grenade in Chawalgam area of south Kashmir’s Kulgam district that was later diffused.

Official sources said that the grenade was detected by paramilitary CRPF in the area and a Bomb Disposal Squad (BDS) immediately rushed to the spot. The device was destroyed without causing any damage, they said.

Story continues below advertisement

CRPF Assistant Commandant, Gul Junaid Khan said that the grenade was detected by a forces patrol party of 173 Battalion in Chawalgam during morning hours, which was later successfully defused.

ALSO READ
59 per cent voting recorded in first phase of Assembly polls in J-K

“Investigations in this regard are underway,” the officer added.

Follow Us

The Kashmir Pulse is now on Google News. Subscribe our Telegram channel and Follow our WhatsApp channel for timely news updates!

LEAVE A REPLY

Please enter your comment!
Please enter your name here