Explosive Scare at Pune Hospital: Quick Response Averts Danger
Police said the device contained a timer and low-grade explosive, and the Maharashtra Anti-Terrorism Squad is leading a joint probe.
- On Wednesday, Pune City Police and the Bomb Detection and Disposal Squad defused a suspected Improvised Explosive Device discovered inside Usha Kiran Hospital in the Hadapsar area after police received calls around 9 pm.
- The device, found near a hospital washroom, triggered a comprehensive investigation involving the Crime Branch and the Maharashtra Anti-Terrorism Squad , which is probing all possible angles including a terror connection.
- Police Commissioner Amitesh Kumar confirmed the BDDS neutralized the low-grade explosive using a controlled explosion at the nearby Gliding Centre, safely disposing of the device from a distance.
- The incident triggered panic within the hospital; security in and around the locality has been tightened while authorities continue precautionary checks, with no injuries or damage reported.
- Investigators are examining CCTV footage and questioning hospital staff to identify who placed the device, while the ATS oversees the probe into potential motives as the investigation continues on war-footing.
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Explosive Scare at Pune Hospital: Quick Response Averts Danger
A device with low-grade explosives was discovered at a private hospital in Pune. Quick action by the Bomb Detection and Disposal Squad prevented any harm, as police and anti-terrorism agencies investigate the incident. The device, found near a washroom, had a digital clock-like feature attached.
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