Mortar Bomb event in Assam, Jougapur area, India on Sun 1st September 2024

1st September 2024

The source material and subsequent headlines on METIS are collated by our system and taken direct from source. The opinions and views expressed in these source articles and source headlines are not the views and opinions of METIS or its employees.

METIS is not able to substantiate the veracity of sources or check misinformation in real-time. Our analysis is based on currently reported information and may change as new information becomes available.

September 1, 2024: In a successful operation led by the Indian Army, a 2-inch mortar smoke bomb, believed to be a relic from the 1962 Indo-China War, was safely detonated on the banks of the Sessa River. The controlled explosion took place at approximately 8:30 AM near Jougapur village, which falls under the jurisdiction of the Belsiri Out Post, Missamari Police Station.

The discovery of the unexploded ordnance was made by a local villager who was fishing in the Sessa River. Recognizing the potential danger, authorities were promptly alerted, leading to a swift response from the Indian Army.

Contextual analysis

Analysing the event count by highlighting the presence of munition categories over a six-month data period.

Enterprise

Understand the complete picture with an Enterprise account.

Learn more

Information sources

Discussion and media of this event has been extracted from all sources.

Enterprise

Verified munitions and items

Below is an item identification verified by our in house experts. Identifications are made from image and video evidence attached to the event.

Enterprise

Country information

Click to view more information about the country and see more information on conflicts occuring in that region.

India (IND)

Assam ( Jougapur area )

Discover more

Events using similar munitions or platforms and those that happen within a recent time line and proximity are displayed below.

Enterprise

Understand the complete picture with an Enterprise account.

Learn more