Bengaluru:
Tension gripped Kalasipalya BMTC bus stand after an abandoned plastic bag near a public toilet raised alarm bells. Inside, authorities discovered six gelatin sticks and multiple detonators, prompting an immediate security response.
A bomb disposal squad and a sniffer dog were deployed swiftly. The area was cordoned off while officials launched a detailed search. Deputy Commissioner of Police S Girish confirmed the explosives were real and a case has been registered
CCTV Footage is under review to trace the person who left the bag behind
Initial Investigations suggest that the explosives, usually used in Quarry work- may have been left there by mistake, not placed with any harmful intent. The bus stand staff, especially one alert worker, are being praised for quickly noticing and reporting the suspicious bag, helping prevent any danger.