BARAMULLA, May 12 -- The district administration of Baramulla has permitted the return of evacuees to six villages after the safe disposal of unexploded ordnances (UXOs) in Uri sector of Baramulla.

Officials informed KNO, that 7 UXOs have been successfully neutralized in the villages of Kamalkote, Madhan, Gowhallan, Salamabad (Bijhama), Gangerhill, and Gawalta.

The clearance comes after sustained efforts by security agencies to sanitize the region following recent escalations along the Line of Control.

"Evacuees from these six villages can now return to their homes. The decision was taken after confirmation of safe disposal of detected UXOs," said a Police spokesperson.

However, authorities have cautioned that more UXOs may still be p...