Palghar: Three suspicious containers were found washed ashore in the coastal areas of Palghar district on Sunday, a civic official said. Authorities are treating it as a serious security and environmental matter, putting coastal villages on alert and intensifying patrolling on beaches. Indian Coast Guard and Palghar police rushed to the scene and cordoned off the area to prevent public access. Bomb disposal and hazardous material teams would be kept on standby until the containers are inspected and cleared by experts.
