Suspected Bomb like object wrapped in polythene recovered in Tinsukia

Suspected Bomb like object wrapped in polythene recovered in Tinsukia

Tinsukia: At a time when the first phase of the general elections is underway in the five parliamentary constituencies of Assam, a suspected bomb like object wrapped in a polythene bag was recovered at Mothola Tea Estate under Lankasi Police Outpost in Tinsukia District in the wee hours on Thursday morning.

As per the police report, the incident had triggered sensation, however, police personnel along with other security forces had reached the spot in order to get hold of the situation.

Speaking to the media, Additional Superintendent of Police (ASP), Asif Ahmed said, “Based on the information, we came to know that a suspected bomb-like object was recovered today near an oil pipeline at Mothola Tea Estate. We have kept our officials on high alert. A bomb disposal squad team had also arrived in the spot under the supervision of Tinsukia Superintendent of Police.”

Further police investigation is on.

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