India: Police destroy nine IEDs, seize explosives and bomb-making materials in Gadchiroli


Gadchiroli district’s Superintendent of Police Neelotpal confirmed the development. After getting the information, two teams of Bomb Detection and Disposal Squad (BDDS), one unit of C-60 commando team and Quick Action Team (QAT) of Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) were dispatched.

“When the teams reached the spot, they found 6 pressure cookers filled with explosives and detonators and 3 claymore pipes filled with explosives and shrapnels were also found. Remaining 3 claymore pipes were without any explosive.” Neelotpal said.

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Source: Deccan News


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