Srinagar, September 10: A major tragedy was averted today with the timely detection of a live grenade inside the compound of a mosque in Bandipora district in North Kashmir, a police spokesman said.
A live hand grenade was found in the compound of Jamia Masjid Qadeem at Ajas, 40 kms from here, shortly before mid-day prayers, the spokesman said.
Police was immediately informed, and subsequently the explosive device was neutralised by the bomb disposal squad, he said.
—Agencies