Mortar shell from ‘Liberation War’ recovered while extracting sand in Tentulia

An abandoned 82-millimeter mortar shell was recovered while extracting sand from the Karatoya River on the border in Tentulia, Panchagarh. Locals believe that it may be from the Great Liberation War. The incident has created a huge sensation in the area.

The incident took place at around 7:30 pm on Monday (May 25) in the Banglar Char area of ​​the upazila’s Mainaguri BOP. Later, with the help of locals, police and BGB members recovered the mortar shell and took it into safe custody.

According to police and local sources, workers were extracting sand from the Karatoya River on the Bangladesh side, about 50 yards inside the border pillar 425 under the responsibility of the Mainaguri BOP of the Panchagarh-18 BGB battalion. At that time, a heavy metal object came up with the sand. Upon closer examination, it was identified as an 82-millimeter mortar shell.

Local residents believe that the mortar shell may be from the Great Liberation War. They believe that it came to the surface during the excavation of sand after being buried underground for a long time.

Tentulia Model Police Station Officer-in-Charge (OC) Laisur Rahman confirmed the matter and said that the recovered mortar shell has been kept in a safe place. An application has been sent to the court in this regard. After receiving the court's instructions, necessary action will be taken and the Army's Bomb Disposal Unit is being informed of the matter.

It has not yet been confirmed whether the recovered mortar shell is effective or not. However, for the sake of safety, caution has been advised at the scene and surrounding areas.