1971 war-era shells found in Agartala
27 mortar shells of 1971 Bangladesh war era have been recovered from Rangutia area under Bamutia outpost on Thursday.
Some labourers were digging a pond in Dulal Nama’s house in Rangutia area under Bamutia outpost, they hit upon metallic objects while working. Then they dig out the metallic objects. They were shocked after recognizing the metallic objects as mortar shells, immediately informed the Bamutia outpost. After getting the information a Police personnel from Bamutia outpost along with TSR reached the spot. A total of 27 mortar shells of 1971 Bangladesh war era were recovered from the spot. All the 27 mortar shells were taken to Bamutia outpost.
Officer In Charge of Bamutia outpost Anthony Jamatia said these 27 mortar shells would be more than 50 years old.
