Panic struck the Panipat–Nagurdasai area in Jharkhand’s East Singhbhum district as a large live bomb from World War II was discovered along the Subarnarekha River. This marks the third instance of wartime explosives being found in the region in recent weeks. The bomb, exposed due to receding water levels, was spotted by villagers fishing on the riverbank.
Local residents alerted authorities after identifying the suspicious iron-like object as a bomb, prompting a swift response from the Baharagora police who cordoned off the area. Experts caution that despite its age, the bomb still poses a significant risk of explosion. In a previous incident on March 17, Army experts defused two American-made bombs found in the same area.
The repeated discovery of explosives has raised concerns of more buried bombs in the vicinity, leading residents to urge authorities to conduct a thorough scan of the area. The region’s historical significance during World War II is believed to be the reason behind the presence of these unexploded ordnances. Surveillance of the area continues as officials await the arrival of bomb disposal experts.
