Baramulla police informs presence of unexploded ordnances in frontline villages, issues public safety notice
STC NEWS DESK
BARAMULLA, MAY 12 (STC): Baramulla Police has been intimated about presence of 20 unexploded ordnances (UXOs) in 17 villages locations across the district.
According to the police, out of these, 7 UXOs in 6 villages [Kamalkote, Madhan, Gowhallan, Salamabad (Bijhama), Gangerhill and Gawalta] have been disposed.
Consequent to their safe disposal, district administration has permitted evacuees from these 6 villages to return.
The police says, there still might be other UXOs in these villages that have not been reported to/ come to notice of security forces.
“These UXOs pose a critical risk to life and property,” says the Baramulla police.
For the safety and wellbeing of all citizens, the police has advised the public to observe the following mandatory precautions:
- Do NOT under any circumstances approach, touch, tamper with, or attempt to move any suspicious object resembling an explosive shell or device.
- Immediately report any such object or suspicious item to Baramulla Police via the contact numbers provided below or inform the nearest security forces personnel.
- Strictly avoid the vicinity of any area where such objects are observed or reported. Unauthorized access to such zones is prohibited for your safety.
“UXOs are unstable and highly dangerous. Mishandling may lead to fatal consequences or irreversible injuries. We urge every citizen to remain vigilant, cooperate with authorities, and share this advisory widely within your communities. Your alertness can save lives, reads the police advisory. (STC)
