42 More Pieces Of Unexploded Ordnance Defused in Poonch Frontier

The recent India-Pakistan escalation along the Line of Control (LoC) left behind numerous unexploded shells and mortars, posing significant risks to border residents.

Following the cessation of hostilities between the facing troops from the evening of May 10, the Army and J&K police have been actively addressing the threat of unexploded ordnance in the civilian areas. So far, hundreds of such pieces of ordinance have been defused by them not only in Ponch but also in neighbouring districts of Rajouri and Jammu but also Kashmir Valley’s Baramulla and Kupwara districts, to ensure safety of the border residents and paving the way for their return to their homes.

In a statement issued in Jammu on Sunday, the Army said, “In close coordination with local police authorities, the Indian Army successfully conducted a controlled operation for the safe destruction of 42 unexploded shells in the border areas of Jhullas, Salotri, Dharati and Salani of Poonch district.”

The Army said, “These shells, remnants of recent cross-border shelling, posed a serious threat to the lives and safety of residents. The operation was carried out with utmost precision, adhering to all standard safety protocols to prevent any risk to civilian life or property.”

It added, “Trained bomb disposal teams from the Indian Army, in coordination with police, ensured the complete neutralization of all explosive remnants. This proactive effort reflects the organization's continued commitment to safeguarding civilian populations in conflict-affected zones and restoring a sense of normalcy in vulnerable border communities.”