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Pakistan: Explosive device found near Adiala jail

A device, which was containing 1,510 grams of explosives, was found abandoned near the Adiala jail in Pakistan's Gorakhpur town on Tuesday.

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Pakistan: Explosive device found near Adiala jail
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The explosive device was packed in a bag along with four pieces of electric lead, a time fuse, safety fuse as well as a circuit card, reported Dawn News.

The bag was reportedly first found by scavengers. They left it near a grocery shop and escaped.

The police later reached the venue after receiving a call from the police.

A bomb disposal squad was dispatched along with police to the spot who then cordoned off the area, reports Dawn News.

Besides, bomb disposal experts, the Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) and Special Branch officials later reached the venue.

The CTD has launched a case against unidentified persons.

An investigation is underway.

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#agartala news#tripura news#northeast herald#world news

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Senior Staff Reporter at Northeast Herald, covering news from Tripura and Northeast India.

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