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Raigad police defuses bomb found in transport bus

PTI
Published : Feb 21, 2019, 2:50 pm IST
Updated : Feb 21, 2019, 2:50 pm IST

As soon as police received the information, they rushed to the spot. With the help of the bomb detection squad, the bomb was diffused.

The Raigad Police said that they received a call on Wednesday night that a bomb like an element was found in a government bus. (Representational Image)
 The Raigad Police said that they received a call on Wednesday night that a bomb like an element was found in a government bus. (Representational Image)

Raigad: The Raigad Police has managed to defuse a bomb in a state government-run bus in Apta village here.

The Raigad Police said that they received a call on Wednesday night that a bomb like an element was found in a government bus.

As soon as they received the information, the police rushed to the spot. With the help of the bomb detection and disposal squad, the bomb was diffused.

"We received a call yesterday that a bomb like an element was found in a government bus. Some detonators and electric devices, enough to make a bomb, were found packed in a box and kept in the bus. Police, with help of bomb squad, has safely removed it from the bus," said the Raigad Police in a statement.

A case has been registered under Section 286 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) and Section 3 and 4 of Arms Act.

An investigation in the matter is underway.

Tags: bomb, raigad police, government bus, ipc
Location: India, Maharashtra