BARAMULLA, November 15: Three live, rusted hand grenades were recovered from an orchard in Durhama area of north Kashmir’s Baramulla district on Sunday, officials said.
The explosives were discovered inside a polythene bag during excavation work carried out with a JCB machine for the replacement of a water supply pipeline.
According to officials, the grenades were found in a local orchard, following which the Bomb Disposal Squad (BDS) Baramulla was called to the spot to take necessary action.
Authorities have taken cognizance of the incident.