The DM and SSP later said “the bag contained two crude bombs which were defused. Besides, it contained firecrackers and shrapnels”.
“They said “the bag is most likely to have been planted by someone who wished to cause some mischief.
“It appears to have been kept there after the court was closed down for five days in view of Diwali festivities.
“The explosive material will be sent for forensic examination by way of abundant caution though prima facie the crude bombs were of very low intensity and unlikely to cause any major damage to life and property,” they said.
Vehicles, both four-wheelers and two-wheelers, are strictly prohibited from entering the premises and while general public is allowed to visit those parts where a branch of the State Bank of India and a Post Office are located, only those carrying special passes are allowed to enter the court rooms.
(Sourced from agencies, feature image courtesy:tilakmarg.com)
