Tribune News Service

Ludhiana, November 11

Panic gripped the area after a rocket shell was recovered from the Sidhwan canal on Thursday. After residents noticed the shell, they immediately informed the police.

Joint CP, City, J Elanchezhian and Additional DCP Sameer Verma along with police force immediately reached the spot and cordoned off the area. The police also conducted search in the area to verify any suspicious elements.

“After the recovery of the shell, the area has been cordoned off and the local police are working to diffuse it. The bomb squad of the Punjab Police has also been called and process has been initiated to diffuse the shell. It is yet unclear whether the shell is alive or dead,” J Elanchezhian said.

Elanchezhian added that the Ludhiana police request residents not to panic and avoid spreading any kind of rumour. “To share any kind of information, please contact our control room at 78370-18500,” he said.

The ADCP said it is too early to comment whether the shell is alive or dead. The Army authorities have been informed and shell would be handed over to them for further probe.

Police sources said it seems that some scrap dealer had thrown the shell into the canal.