Explosive found in projectile debris at Jalandhar village, safely defused
Jalandhar, May 13 -- The debris of an unidentified projectile ladened with explosive material was recovered from a generator room of Markfed godowns in Jalandhar's Chuharwali village, officials said, adding that the recovery came just few kms from the Adampur air base.
Officials said the explosive was safely defused.
They said the generator operator alerted the Adampur police after he found the room's shed damaged and debris scattered all around.
Senior officials of Jalandhar rural police and administration cordoned off the area.
Deputy superintendent of police (DSP) Kulwant Singh said officials of Indian Air Force (IAF) and the army took control of the situation.
"All the logistics were provided to the armed forces for recovery of the remnants. Later, the armed forces defused the explosives in a controlled explosion," he said.
Panic gripped Muthianwali village in Fazilka on Sunday night after a 51mm mortar shell was recovered, officials said, adding that police clarified there was "no immediate threat".
According to Fazilka senior superintendent of police (SSP) Varinder Singh Brar, the mortar shell appeared to be "old and rusted".
"The shell seems to have been lying there for a long time. It does not appear to be connected to a present-day security issue," the SSP said.
Brar said preliminary inspections suggest the shell was not live and likely left behind from previous military activity or training exercises in the area, which is 7 km from the India-Pakistan border and 11 km from Fazilka city.
Officials say the recovery is not uncommon as the area sees occasional military movement and recoveries of remnants from past conflicts.
A quick response team (QRT) from the Border Security Force (BSF) and police was called, which confirmed there was no danger....
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