SRINAGAR: An old land mine was recovered near a security fence in the Basooni Top area of Mendhar in Poonch district on Thursday and safely destroyed by a Bomb Disposal Squad (BDS), officials said.
According to an official, Army personnel recovered the mine, following which a BDS team reached the spot and destroyed it safely on site during the morning.
No loss of life or injury was reported, the official said.
Authorities are verifying the source of the land mine, while further investigation into the matter is underway.
