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Vijayawada Bus Stand Scare: 46 Gelatin Sticks, 50 Detonators Recovered From Unattended Bag

Vijayawada : An unattended bag containing 46 gelatin sticks and 50 detonators was found at the Pandit Nehru Bus Stand in Andhra Pradesh's Vijayawada on Tuesday, triggering concern at the busy terminal. Passengers alerted the authorities after spotting the suspicious bag, following which police from Krishna Lanka station reached the spot and took possession of the contents. The explosives were…

Vijayawada's Pandit Nehru Bus Stand encountered a security scare on Tuesday when an unattended bag was discovered, containing 46 gelatin sticks and 50 detonators. Passengers alerted the police after noticing the suspicious contents. The bag was handed over to Krishna Lanka police station, which is now investigating the incident.

The explosive materials were reportedly intended for quarry blasting, but the origin and ownership of the bag are under scrutiny. Police suspect that the bag, brought to Vijayawada by Asif Ali from Uttar Pradesh, was replaced with another passenger's bag. Ali reportedly discovered the explosives upon inspecting the replacement bag and immediately reported the matter to the police.

Authorities are reviewing CCTV footage to identify the individual who may have left the bag behind, and a case has been registered.

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