Rajasthan: Meteorite-like object falls from sky, explosion heard two kms away

Even three hours after it hit the ground, the meteor-like object was emitting heat. It weighed three kilograms and made an explosive sound at the time of its crash, say locals.

A meteorite-like object fell from the sky in Rajasthan's Sanchore town on Friday morning. The object resulted in a one-foot-deep crater and created an explosive sound that was heard up to two kilometers away. The unidentified object is currently with the police and under investigation.

According to locals, an explosive sound was heard when the object fell from the sky. The fall and the sound resulted in panic in the area.

The unidentified object was found to be 3 kilograms heavy and was very hot.

The object was emitting heat even three hours after it crashed which lead many to believe that it may explode. As a result, the administration advised locals to stay away. After it cooled down, it was put in a jar. According to the police, the object will be investigated by experts.

"There was a massive sound in the morning when the object fell from the sky -- it was as if an airplane had crashed. However, no one could spot what had fallen. It was only after sometime that the object was noticed in a one-foot-deep pit in the ground. It had fallen about 100 metres from my house. We immediately informed local authorities," says Rakesh Devasai, a local.

Mangal Singh, Information Bureau Inspector, Jalore district, said, "After we received information about the unidentified object, department officials reached the spot. The unidentified object was found to be three kilograms heavy and was very hot. Investigation is underway.”