India, June 12 -- A routine morning stroll along Uttan beach in Bhayandar West turned into a tense security operation on Thursday after joggers and local residents discovered what appeared to be a missile-like metal object partially buried in the sand. The object was later identified as a live, unexploded artillery shell.

The unusual sight first caught the attention of walkers and beachgoers who frequent the shoreline for recreation. Curious residents approached the object for a closer look and soon realised it resembled a shell (projectile) that had not exploded. Alarmed by the possibility of a serious accident, they immediately alerted the police.

Acting swiftly, the Bhayander police reached the spot and, suspecting the object to be u...