Security forces recovered the live shell yesterday from Bobiyan village, an official said.
A farmer had found the live mortar bomb in his field and informed the villagers.
"The people were panicstricken and informed security forces, who recovered the shell," the official said.
The shell allegedly fired by Pakistan Rangers along the International Border in Hiranagar and Samba sectors led to the killing of a BSF jawan on January 3.
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