Pakistan
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.
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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