Chakria Correspondent: An abandoned mortar shell was recovered and destroyed in Chakria, Cox’s Bazar. The recovered unexploded mortar shell is 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) of Rangmahal area of Ward No. 9 of Dullahazara Union of Chakria. The mortar shell was found while digging the septic tank of Azim Uddin’s house.
Hasanul Islam Adar, chairman of Dullahazara Union Parishad, said, “Azeem 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 is an unexploded mortar shell. After rescue, move it to a safe place. When the army of Ramu Cantonment was informed about the matter, a team arrived and detonated the mortar shell.
