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Crime
Hand Grenade Discovered in Rajouri, Safely Destroyed by Police
✍️ Kashmir Life
🗓 21 Oct 2026, 03:16 AM
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A live hand grenade was found in Rajouri district of Jammu and Kashmir and was detonated by a bomb‑disposal team without any injuries.
Police in Rajouri district reported the discovery of a live hand grenade during a routine check on a public area. The explosive device was handed over to the bomb‑disposal squad, which carried out a controlled detonation in a safe zone to prevent any harm to civilians.
The operation was completed without any casualties or damage to nearby property. Local authorities have launched an investigation to trace the source of the grenade and to determine whether it was part of a larger security threat.
Officials have urged residents to remain vigilant and to report any suspicious objects to the police immediately. The incident underscores ongoing security challenges in the region, prompting heightened alertness among law‑enforcement agencies.
No further details about the origin of the grenade have been released, and the investigation remains ongoing.
The police department confirmed that all standard protocols were followed, and the area was cleared promptly after the blast.
The operation was completed without any casualties or damage to nearby property. Local authorities have launched an investigation to trace the source of the grenade and to determine whether it was part of a larger security threat.
Officials have urged residents to remain vigilant and to report any suspicious objects to the police immediately. The incident underscores ongoing security challenges in the region, prompting heightened alertness among law‑enforcement agencies.
No further details about the origin of the grenade have been released, and the investigation remains ongoing.
The police department confirmed that all standard protocols were followed, and the area was cleared promptly after the blast.