Debris of flying objects found in Amb, Gagret; alert police cordon off villages

A metal device, which seems to be a part of a flying object, was found in an uninhabited area of Behad Bhated village in Amb subdivision of Una district early this morning. The police rushed to the village after being informed by panchayat pradhan Hans Raj and cordoned off the area.

There were reports that the police also recovered metal debris lying in an uninhabited area in Pirthipur village of Gagret subdivision, a few kilometres from Behad Bhated village.

Sarabjit, whose house is located near the site where metal debris was found at Behad Bhated village, said that around 1.30 am, he woke up after hearing dogs barking in the street. When he came out, he saw a bright light and fire dropping some distance away and hitting the ground with a loud bang.

Sarabjit said in the morning, he saw an object lying on the village path near his house, and it appeared to be a part of a projectile. He added panchayat pradhan Hans Raj informed the local police, which reached the village soon and cordoned off the area.

The Army authorities will ascertain the origin and the intended destination of the projectile, besides its make and capabilities. Behad Bhated village is about 15 km from Mata Chintpurni temple in Una district and 20 km from the Talwara dam. The Nangal dam over the Sutlej is located about 18 km from Una and the high security Bhakra dam is also in the close proximity to the Nangal dam.

Una Deputy Commissioner Jatin Lal, in a message posted in social media, said that a metal object was found in Behad Bhated village of Amb subdivision at some distance from Mata Chintpurni temple. He added that the police had cordoned off the area and the Army authorities had been informed. There had been no loss of life or injury or damage to property. He called upon people not to get panic and inform the panchayat pradhan or the local police if they notice the debris of a flying object.

Parts of drones, missiles detected: CM

• Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Saturday chaired a meeting with senior officers to review the prevailing situation against the backdrop of tensions between India and Pakistan.
• He issued necessary directives and assured people that the state government was closely monitoring the situation
• Sukhu, while speaking to mediapersons later, said that the state government was fully prepared to handle all challenges at all levels.
• He added that the debris of drones and missiles had been found in some areas of the state, but urged the public not to panic
• He said that protocols were being strictly followed in border districts close to the areas in neighbouring states that were witnessing filing from the Pakistani forces
• The Chief Minister also emphasised that all instructions from the Union Government were being duly followed. “Keeping the situation in view, the state government is taking all necessary measures,” he added