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Three villagers were killed in Gularved village, located in the Barachatti police station area of Bihar's Gaya district, on Wednesday, as per the statement given by Gaya SSP Ashish Bharti. The cause of their demise was an Army mortar shell that exploded outside the firing range. The incident is a tragic example of the danger posed to civilians when military equipment is used nearby.The identities of the deceased have not been disclosed yet. Furthermore, the number of individuals who were present in the vicinity of the incident at the time of the explosion remains unknown. The injured individuals were immediately rushed to a nearby hospital, and their current condition is critical, according to the latest reports.
SSP Bharti has confirmed that a police team has been deployed to the area to conduct a thorough investigation into the incident. It is still unclear why the Army mortar shell landed outside the firing range and how it exploded, but the authorities are determined to find out. The safety of civilians must be prioritized, and measures should be taken to ensure that such incidents do not happen in the future.The tragic incident has once again highlighted the importance of safety measures and the need to ensure that all military equipment is used in designated areas. It is hoped that the authorities will take necessary steps to prevent such incidents from occurring again, and ensure that justice is served to the victims and their families.
