Baramulla Police issues public safety advisory, urges caution over unexploded ordnance in frontline villages

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Posted by admin_kas on 2025-05-12 13:44:31 | Last Updated by admin_kas on 2025-07-07 21:17:36

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KS News Desk 

Baramulla, May 12: Baramulla Police have been intimated about presence of 20 unexploded ordnances (UXOs) in 17 villages  locations across the district. 

As per the details, out of these, seven 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. 

As per the advisory, 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. For the safety and wellbeing of all citizens, all are hereby advised to observe the mandatory precautions," the advisory reads.

The citizens have been ask not to 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," it reads.

The citizens have been asked to strictly avoid the vicinity of any area where such objects are observed or reported.

"Unauthorized access to such zones is prohibited for your safety."

It reads that UXOs are unstable and highly dangerous.

"Mishandling may lead to fatal consequences or irreversible injuries," it reads.

Baramulla Police have urged the citizens to remain vigilant, cooperate with authorities, and share this advisory widely within your communities.

"Your alertness can save lives. Observe, report and Prevent."

The Police Control Room (PCR) Baramulla has also issued contact numbers- 9696767768, 9596767717 and 01952-234410 for the citizens for immediate contacts.

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