Mortar shell found abandoned near Delhi's Vasant Kunj area

An old mortar shell was found abandoned near Vasant Kunj in south Delhi this morning, leading the police to cordon off and evacuate the entire area, as per protocol. A National Security Guard and a bomb disposal squad visited the spot.

The mortar shell was found in a dustbin in Kishangarh next to Vasant Kunj, a posh locality in Delhi. The street where the shell was found is nestled between a residential complex and a park. Locals informed the police on spotting the shell.