Mortar Shells from 1971 India-Pak War Found in a Tripura Pond
First Published: 18th July, 2024 21:41 IST
Anthony Jamatia, the officer in charge of the Bamuthia outpost, reported that the 27 mortar shells were found buried in the ground
A large number of mortar shells suspected to be of the India-Pakistan war, dating back to the 1971 which led to the liberation of Bangladesh was discovered while excavating a fish pond in the bordering Rangutia area under the Bamuthia police outpost of West Tripura district on Thursday.
The discovery has triggered excitement and curiosity among the locals.
Initially, it was unclear whether the shells were from cannons or mortars, but it was later confirmed that they were mortar shells.
Upon receiving the news, a significant contingent of police and TSR personnel from the Bamuthia outpost arrived at the scene to continue the excavation. A total of 27 mortar shells were recovered.
Anthony Jamatia, the officer in charge of the Bamuthia outpost, reported that the 27 mortar shells were found buried in the ground at Dulal Nam’s house in the Rangutia area while digging a fish pond.
During the 1971 Bangladesh Liberation War, the Mukti Bahini frequently travelled and trained in the Bamuthia area. It is believed that the Mukti Bahini might have buried the mortar shells in this location, but later did not need to retrieve them.
This discovery in the Rangutia area, near the India-Bangladesh border in West Tripura district of Tripura state, India, once again underscores India’s significant contribution to the Bangladesh Liberation War and its victory.
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