SRINAGAR: Army on Monday destroyed a mortar shell in Mendhar sub-division in Poonch district, officials said.
Reports appearing in media said that a 120-mm old mortar shell was destroyed by the Army in Basoni area of Balakote sector of Mendhar, sub-division of Poonch district. There was no loss or injury to anyone or damage caused to any property in the incident.
Meanwhile, a 15-year-old boy was injured in a mine blast while grazing sheep and goat near Line of Control in Poonch. Identified as Mahroof, 15, son of Jamaal Din of ward No 4 Pawaan, stepped accidentally on an anti-personnel mine near Qasba village close to his native village, leading to injuries to him. He was later shifted to hospital.
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