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Jamshedpur, Jharkhand: There was a stir in Baharagora area of ​​East Singhbhum district when a huge World War II-era bomb was found during excavation of sand on the banks of Subarnarekha river. Preliminary investigation has revealed that the bomb is still in active state, after which the entire area has been sealed and tight security arrangements have been made.

According to police sources, the bomb was found on the river bank near Panipada-Nagudsai road. on the bomb ‘AN-M64 500 lb… American… unexploded’ Such marks have been found, which make it clear that it is an American-made 500 pound unexploded explosive. The discovery has put the local administration and police on immediate alert.

Why was the letter written to the army?

As soon as information about the incident was received, the Bomb Detection and Disposal Squad (BDDS) team from Ranchi reached the spot. After inspection, the team found that this bomb was very large in size and extremely powerful. Officials said in their report that neutralizing such an old and heavy explosive through normal procedures is extremely risky and not possible.

Following the BDDS report, the Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) of East Singhbhum, in view of the seriousness of the matter, has written a letter to the Indian Army’s specialist bomb disposal unit requesting assistance to defuse it safely.

Strict security arrangements in the area

Since the bomb was found, the police and administration have cordoned off the entire area. Nearby villagers have been given a strict warning not to go near the object and not try to tamper with it in any way. At present, the area has been kept safe under police surveillance and the arrival of the army team is awaited, which will carry out the process of neutralizing this powerful explosive. It is believed that the army team will soon reach the spot with special equipment.