Controlled Disposal Of Unexploded Ordnance Underwa...

Summary

• Explosive sounds may be heard during disposal of obsolete ammunition; administration issues public alert on October 8 Authorities are carrying out a controlled disposal of obsolete and unserviceable explosive material in the Regi area of Peshawar today, with officials warning residents that loud explosion sounds may be heard during the process.
• KEY POINTS OF THE ALERT: – Location: Regi area, on the outskirts of Peshawar – Date: Wednesday, October 8, 2026 – Nature of Activity: Controlled disposal / destruction of obsolete explosives and unusable ammunition – Expected Impact: Loud explosion sounds may be heard in Regi and surrounding areas – Public Advisory: Citizens are requested not to panic and to avoid unnecessary concern WHY THIS IS DONE – BACKGROUND: Disposal of expired or recovered explosives is a routine part of security and public safety operations.
• Such materials include: – Old, expired ammunition recovered from police warehouses – Unexploded shells or ordnance found during operations or construction – Seized or surrendered explosives that are unsafe for storage To avoid accidental explosions, the Bomb Disposal Unit (BDU) conducts controlled demolitions in designated open and safe areas away from dense population.

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