Meerut (Uttar Pradesh) [India], Oct 16 (ANI): A rocket-shaped iron object was recovered in Uttar Pradesh's Meerut city while land in the area was being dug.

The object was found on Monday morning in Meerut's Daurala area.

The villagers informed the police, after which a forensic team reached the spot for investigation.

Meerut Superintendent of Police (SP) (City) Ranvijay Singh told ANI, "An Army team is present at the spot to investigate the matter."

More details are awaited. (ANI)

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