Mortar Bomb
Mortar Bomb event in Chittagong, Chakaria area, Bangladesh on Thu 10th November 2022
10th November 2022
An abandoned mortar shell has been recovered and destroyed in Chakria of Coxs Bazar. The recovered unexploded mortar shell was believed to be of World War II era. An army team detonated the mortar shell on Friday (November 11) morning. Earlier, on Thursday (November 10) The mortar shell was found at Rangmahal area of Ward No. 9 of Dulahazara Union of Chakria while digging a septic tank of Azim Uddins house. Hasanul Islam Adar, chairman of Dulahazara Union Parishad, said, Azim Uddin found a long-shaped iron object under the ground while digging the septic tank. When the matter was reported to me, I informed the OC of Chakaria police station. Later they came and took it away. Officer-in-Charge (OC) of Chakaria Police Station Chandan Kumar Chakraborty said, It was an unexploded mortar shell. After recovering, it was moved to a safe place. After being informed, an army team of Ramu Cantonment arrived in the spot and detonated the mortar shell.
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Bangladesh (BGD)
Chittagong ( Chakaria area )
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