India, May 18 -- The Indian Army in coordination with local police officials, successfully conducted a controlled operation and destructed 42 unexploded shells in Poonch district, as per an official statement.

The operation was conducted in the border areas of Jhullas, Salotri, Dharati and Salani of Poonch district. The shells were remnants of the recent cross-border shelling from Pakistan, which had caused a loss of life and property in the region.

Trained bomb disposal teams ensured the complete neutralization of all explosive remnants, the statement read.

As per the Army's statement, the operation was carried out with utmost precision, adhering to all standard safety protocols to prevent any risk to civilian life or property.

They ...