Suspicious Pakistani mortar found in Dinhata Village, fears of infiltration rise

A Pakistani mortar shell was discovered on Tuesday afternoon in the village of Jhikri, located near the India-Bangladesh border in Dinhata, North Bengal. The discovery was made when a local farmer, who was digging the soil to prepare a seedbed for rice saplings, unearthed a suspicious object. Upon closer inspection, it was identified as a mortar shell. The farmer immediately alerted nearby villagers, who then notified the authorities.

Local police and officials from the Border Security Force (BSF) quickly arrived at the scene to secure the area. Preliminary assessments indicate that the mortar shell is likely from the 1971 Bangladesh Liberation War. The mortar is suspected to have been used by the Pakistani military during the conflict. The BSF immediately cordoned off the area to ensure public safety, and a bomb disposal unit from the Binnaguri Army Camp was called in to safely dispose of the unexploded device.

The discovery comes at a time when the BSF is on high alert due to rising tensions along the India-Bangladesh border, partly driven by the unstable political situation in Bangladesh. The BSF has heightened security and surveillance to prevent infiltration or any unauthorized movement between the two countries. The incident has added to the concerns of local residents, who are already wary of security threats in the border region.

The bomb disposal squad is expected to arrive shortly to assess the situation and carry out procedures to safely neutralize the unexploded mortar. Authorities continue to monitor the situation closely, and investigations are ongoing regarding the origins and potential risks of the device. The BSF and local police are working together to ensure the safety and security of the region’s residents.