Sikkim Flood Fury: Military Equipment, Including Firearms and Explosives, Swept Away in Teesta River, Says Jalpaiguri Police; Locals Asked To Be Vigilant
Rescue efforts continue in Sikkim and adjacent districts as death toll rises to 21, search on for 103 missing people including 15 army soldiers.
After a motar shell carried away by floodwaters exploded in Bengal's Jalpaiguri district, killing two people on Friday, October 6, Jalpaiguri police released an urgent notice. Due to severe floods in Sikkim, certain military equipment, including firearms and explosives, were carried away in the Teesta river. Police urged people to refrain from handling these items as they pose a potential risk of a dangerous explosion. Police urged the locals to be vigilant and report authorities if "unfamiliar objects, crates, packages, firearms, or any suspicious items are found". In view of this, the army has launched a search operation along the river downstream. Sikkim Flood Fury: Death Toll Climbs to 21, Search Underway for 103 Missing People Including 15 Army Soldiers After Cloudburst Triggered Flash Floods.
Jalpaiguri Police Issues Statement:
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