Third World War II-Era Bomb Discovered in Subarnarekha River, India
Third WW-2 era American bomb found in Subarnarekha, army to be called in
Hindustan Times
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A third World War II-era American cylindrical bomb was found in the Subarnarekha River at Panipara in Baheragora Block, East Singhbhum, India. The local authorities have requested the Indian Army's bomb disposal unit to assist in defusing the bomb, following the discovery of two similar bombs earlier this month.
- 01A third cylindrical bomb from World War II was discovered in the Subarnarekha River.
- 02The bomb was found in Panipara, East Singhbhum, approximately 90 km from Jamshedpur.
- 03Two previous bombs were successfully defused by the Indian Army's bomb disposal squad.
- 04Local authorities are concerned about the potential presence of more bombs in the area.
- 05The site has been cordoned off for safety while further investigations are conducted.
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On Wednesday night, a third World War II-era American cylindrical bomb was discovered in the Subarnarekha River at Panipara in Baheragora Block, East Singhbhum, India. This follows the earlier discovery of two similar bombs, each weighing 227 kilograms, found on March 17 and March 24. The Indian Army's bomb detection and disposal squad successfully defused both bombs on March 25. East Singhbhum Deputy Commissioner Karn Satyarthi has requested the Army to send their bomb disposal unit again to safely handle the newly found bomb. Local villagers expressed panic over the repeated discoveries of live bombs and urged authorities to conduct thorough searches in the river and surrounding areas to ensure public safety.
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The presence of live bombs poses a significant safety risk to local residents and necessitates urgent action to ensure public safety.
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