Jammu, May 18 -- Security forces on Sunday destroyed 42 unexploded shells in different forward villages near the Line of Control in Poonch district of Jammu and Kashmir in a major operation to clear civilian areas following a military confrontation between India and Pakistan, officials said.
Indian Army, in close coordination with local police authorities, successfully conducted a controlled operation for the safe destruction of 42 unexploded ordnances in the border areas of Jhullas, Salotri, Dharati and Salani, a defence spokesperson said.
He said these shells, remnants of recent cross-border shelling, posed a serious threat to the lives and safety of local residents.
The operation was carried out with utmost precision, adhering to all ...