SRINAGAR: Three live, rusted hand grenades were recovered from Durhama Orchard in north Kashmir’s Baramulla district on Sunday, officials said.
A senior police officer said the grenades, wrapped in a polythene bag, were discovered while Public Health Engineering (PHE) officials were carrying out pipeline replacement work using a JCB machine.
Soon after the recovery, police personnel reached the spot. The Bomb Disposal Squad (BDS), Baramulla, was also informed to take the necessary action, the officer said.
Police have taken cognisance of the matter, and further investigation is underway, the officer added. (JKNS)
