SRINAGAR: A rusted hand grenade was found near a cricket ground in the Magam area of Handwara in north Kashmir’s Kupwara district, officials said on Thursday.
A top official said that the grenade was noticed near the cricket ground, following which locals informed the authorities about the suspicious object.
He said a team soon rushed to the spot and took the grenade into custody.
Meanwhile, police have taken cognisance of the incident and a probe is underway.—(KNO)
