Mortar Bomb

Mortar Bomb event in Jammu and Kashmir, Nangi Tikri, Poonch District area, India on Wed 26th August 2026

26th August 2026

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On August 26, the Army detected and safely destroyed an old mortar shell found near the Nangi Tikri area along the Line of Control (LoC) in Poonch District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K), reports Daily Excelsior. The recovery of the old explosive ordnance along the LoC prompted precautionary measures by security forces to prevent any potential threat to civilians or troops in the area.

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Jammu and Kashmir ( Nangi Tikri, Poonch District area )

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