227kg WWII-era US bomb unearthed in Jharkhand river, army called in to defuse

East Singhbhum (The Uttam Hindu): A massive panic spread in Jharkhand's East Singhbhum district when a huge American bomb was recovered buried under sand and mud on the banks of the Subarnarekha River. This gas cylinder-sized 'unexploded ordnance' (live bomb) is so dangerous that even the bomb disposal squad that arrived at the scene was left speechless. The bomb clearly bears the 'AN-M64' model and 'Made in America' inscriptions. Experts believe that this devastating bomb, weighing approximately 500 pounds (about 227 kilograms), may be from the Second World War. The bomb disposal squad has clarified that only army experts can defuse it.

The instrument of death was hidden in the sand, the area was sealed

This terrifying bomb was discovered when a laborer's shovel struck a heavy iron object during illegal sand mining along the banks of the Subarnarekha River. When the surrounding soil was removed to retrieve the bomb, the workers were left stunned by the sight of the massive, cylinder-shaped bomb. Locals believe that heavy rains this year may have swept the bomb here in the strong current. Following this sensational discovery, the police and administration, led by Baharagora Police Station Officer Shankar Prasad Kushwaha, immediately took charge. The entire area has been sealed, and villagers have been strictly warned not to approach or disturb the bomb in any way.

What is the terrifying history of this 500-pound 'sleeping monster'?

A shocking story about this bomb has emerged from local sources and the pages of history. It is suspected that this bomb is decades old. In the past, a major fighter plane crash occurred near the Mahuldangri area. It is believed that this massive bomb may have been part of that crashed fighter plane. Buried deep in the soft riverbed and sand, it failed to detonate at the time, and remained buried there like a 'sleeping monster' for decades.

The help of the army and airbase is being taken to defuse

Handling such a heavy and old explosive could prove fatal for anyone. According to experts, if this 500-pound bomb accidentally explodes, everything within a radius of several hundred meters will be reduced to ashes and cause massive devastation. In view of this danger, the administration is making preparations on two levels. A special team has been called from Ranchi to safely defuse the bomb. In addition, a formal letter has been sent to the officials of Kalaikunda Airbase in West Bengal, seeking help for technical investigation and expert advice.