Debris of unidentified projectiles found in Punjab's Hoshiarpur
Jalandhar: The debris of an unidentified projectile which landed amid the conflict between India and Pakistan, in Jalandhar, Punjab. (For representative purpose)
Debris from unidentified projectiles was discovered in two villages in Punjab's Hoshiarpur district on Saturday morning. Authorities reported no casualties or property damage in Sikri and Sandhra villages. Police promptly notified the Indian Air Force, and the objects were taken by armed forces for examination and disposal, amidst ongoing tensions and recent strikes on terror launchpads.
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The debris of unidentified projectiles was found from two villages in this Punjab district on Saturday morning, officials said. The wreckage was found in Sikri and Sandhra villages, Hoshiarpur Superintendent of Police (Investigation) Mukesh Kumar said.No loss of lives or damage to property was reported, the officials said.Acting promptly, police informed Indian Air Force officials for further investigation.Tanda's Deputy Superintendent of Police Davinder Singh said the unidentified objects were taken by the armed forces for examination and disposal.India on Saturday said Pakistan continues with its execrable and wanton campaign of targeting civilians and civilian infrastructure, especially in Jammu and Kashmir and Punjab.The Indian armed forces on Wednesday carried out precision strikes targeting terror launchpads in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) in response to the April 22 Pahalgam attack that had cross-border linkages.
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