India News | Land Mine with Two Batteries Recovered in J-K's Rajouri

Jammu, Feb 10 (PTI) A land mine was recovered along with two 12-volt batteries in Jammu and Kashmir's Rajouri district on Saturday, officials said.

The explosive substance was seized by security forces during a search operation at Galhuti village in Manjakote area this afternoon, they said.

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The officials said the land mine has gathered rust, indicating that it was kept hidden by terrorists operating in the area over a decade ago.

No one was arrested in connection with the recovery, the officials said.

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