SOURCE: AFI
According to report in the Punjab kesari, a Hindi-language newspaper, local authorities recovered fragments of a missile that crashed into the courtyard of a house in Ghagwal village of Dasuha constituency of Hoshiarpur in Punjab, creating an atmosphere of fear among residents. The object, marked with the identification code “P15E12203039,” and “P15E12203023” is speculated to be part of a PL-15E missile, potentially fired towards an Indian jet. The incident has raised concerns due to the village’s proximity to the international border, located just 50kms from the Closest point to the International border with Pakistan.
Eyewitness Ashok Kumar, a resident of Ghagwal village, recounted the startling event. At approximately 1:30 AM, he was awakened by a loud explosion outside his home. “Something fell from the sky, causing a very loud bang,” Kumar said. When he went to investigate, he discovered a piece of machinery in his courtyard, still emitting smoke and a foul odor. Alarmed, Kumar immediately alerted the local police.
Hajipur Police Station SHO Harprem Singh, who responded to the scene, confirmed that an investigation is underway. “We have called in a forensic team to examine the debris,” Singh stated. He urged the public to remain calm, emphasizing, “There is no need to panic. We will share the findings of the investigation as soon as possible.”
The recovery of the missile fragment has heightened local anxieties, given Ghagwal’s strategic location near the border. Authorities are working to determine the origin and circumstances of the incident, with the forensic analysis expected to provide critical insights. Further updates are awaited as the investigation progresses.
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