Police in Papua, Indonesia, have revealed that a fatal explosion in Biak Numfor Regency was caused by a WWII-era mortar shell. The incident resulted in the deaths of nine individuals. Investigations suggest the blast occurred while five local residents were attempting to dismantle the ordnance by sawing it open. Authorities are investigating how the shell was discovered and why the residents chose to tamper with it. This tragic event highlights the continued danger posed by unexploded remnants of WWII throughout the region. The Papua police are urging residents to report any discovered ordnance to authorities rather than attempting to handle it themselves. This incident serves as a stark reminder of the deadly legacy of war.