Samba, Aug. 4 -- Three rusted artillery shells were found and subsequently destroyed in a controlled explosion in Samba district on Sunday, police officials said.

Police were informed by locals about the abandoned shells along the banks of Basantar river near village Palth following which a bomb disposal squad was rushed to the scene, the officials said.

They said the shells were later destroyed in a controlled explosion without causing any damage.

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