Mortar shell found during sand and stone extraction in Panchagarh

A World War II-era mortar shell was discovered by workers while extracting sand and stone from the Chilka River in Satmera Union, Panchagarh Sadar, on June 17, 2026. The shell was initially taken to a residence before being left by a roadside, where it was recovered by police. Authorities have coordinated with the army's bomb disposal unit for safe neutralization.