Artillery shell recovered from fishing net off Puthiyappa harbour
Fishermen off the coast of Puthiyappa harbour accidentally recovered a suspected artillery shell in their nets. The object was safely secured by the bomb detection and disposal squad for further investigation by the Navy and Coast Guard.
Why it matters
The discovery highlights the ongoing danger of unexploded ordnance in coastal waters and the importance of proper reporting procedures.
A suspected artillery shell was recovered from a fishing net off the Puthiyappa harbour here on Wednesday (September 9), leading to an inspection by the police and bomb detection and disposal squad.
The object was found by a group of fishers who had put out to sea from the harbour. Unable to identify the object and unaware of the possible danger, they brought it ashore and kept it in a shed used for storing fishing accessories.
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