A shocking incident has emerged from the Bijrad police station jurisdiction in the Barmer district, where a suspicious explosive device found in a field suddenly detonated, leaving a five-year-old child and his mother severely injured. The unexpected blast has sent shockwaves through the local community, creating widespread panic among residents. Police and administrative officials rushed to the scene immediately to launch a thorough investigation into the matter.
According to available details, the episode unfolded in the Bheelon Ka Tala village under the Bijrad police station limits in Barmer. Local resident Shravan Kumar's five-year-old son, Bhairaram, was playing in a field near his home early Monday morning. While playing, the naive child spotted a strange object lying on the ground, which turned out to be a suspicious bomb. Having no understanding of the grave danger, the young boy picked up the explosive thinking it was a toy and carried it back to his house.
Upon reaching home, the child began playing with the recovered object when it suddenly went off with a massive explosion in the morning. The sound of the blast was so loud that neighboring villagers rushed toward the house instantly. Upon arrival, the locals discovered that five-year-old Bhairaram and his mother, Phooli Devi, had suffered severe injuries from the impact of the detonation.
Injured Referred To Jodhpur Hospital
Immediately after the accident, family members rushed both injured victims to the Barmer District Hospital. A team of doctors at the district hospital's trauma center promptly administered first aid while assessing their critical condition. Realizing that the mother and son were in extremely fragile health, the medical staff referred them both to a higher-facility hospital in Jodhpur for advanced treatment, where their medical care is ongoing.
Police And Security Agencies On High Alert
Law enforcement authorities at the Bijrad police station swung into action as soon as information regarding the incident was received. Police personnel inspected the site and began investigating how the dangerous explosive ended up in the field. Investigators are exploring whether the object is an unexploded ordnance from a military exercise or if there are other contributing factors. Security agencies and local police are conducting a deep probe to ensure rural safety and prevent similar hazards.
