16.05.2025 01:30
A farmer working in an onion field in the Polatlı district of Ankara discovered a 104-year-old unexploded hand grenade. Upon the farmer's report to the authorities, gendarmerie teams arrived at the scene and safely disposed of the bomb.
A 104-year-old unexploded grenade was found in an onion field in the Polatlı district of Ankara. Teams taking security measures in the area safely disposed of the grenade in a controlled manner.
A farmer named Muhammed Kara, who was working in the onion field in Polatlı, Ankara, discovered the ammunition. After immediately reporting the situation to the authorities, gendarmerie teams were dispatched to the scene. Teams taking security measures in the area safely disposed of the grenade in a controlled manner.
THE BOMB LEFT FROM THE BATTLE OF SAKARYA WAS FOUND
It is estimated that the grenade dates back to the Battle of Sakarya, which took place in 1921. The incident once again highlighted that the region still bears traces of historical heritage. Authorities emphasized the need for caution against similar findings in the area and urged citizens to immediately report any suspicious objects to the security forces.