Explosives, detonators found outside toilet at bus stand in Bengaluru; bomb disposal team reaches spot

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As many as six gelatin sticks, which are a form of explosive material, and detonators were found outside a toilet at a bus stand in Bengaluru, media reports have said, adding that the Bomb disposal teams rushed to the spot shortly after.

Police personnel were also present on the spot. The recovery of the explosive materials was made from Bengaluru Metropolitan Transport Corporation at Kalasipalya.

"Six gelatin sticks and some detonators (both separately)were found in a carry bag outside the toilet inside Kalasipalya BMTC bus stand. FIR is yet to be registered," S Girish, Deputy Commissioner of Police of the West Division in Bengaluru, said.

The police said that they are yet to register an FIR and that an investigation into the matter is currently underway.

Media reports said that the suspicious bag, in which the explosives were found, was first noticed by local residents, who immediately alerted the authorities. After the alert, police personnel from the Kalasipalya Police Station, along with the Anti-Terrorist Squad (ATS), rushed to the spot and cordoned off the area for further investigation into the matter.

Reports further said that a bomb disposal squad was deployed to safely inspect and defuse the materials, which have now been sent for forensic examination.

Meanwhile, the police took a precautionary call and halted the traffic movement around the bus stand and the premises of the bus stand where the explosives were found were thoroughly searched. No injuries or property damage were reported.