Raigad: IED-like device found in bus

Raigad Police was informed around 1.30 am on Thursday. “We immediately contacted the bomb squad and ATS teams. Other agencies were engaged too. Finally, the device was defused around 4.30 am,” a senior officer from Raigad Police said.

“We have sent the device for forensic examination after which we will find out if it was a bomb. If yes, what was the capacity and how it was made. We have already registered a case against unknown persons under the Explosives Act,” Paraskar said. Raigad Police officers have been asked to be on high alert after the bomb scare.

“We have strict orders to report anything out of the usual to the seniors. We are checking the passengers who boarded the bus between Karjat and Alibaug, to identify the person who kept the bag in the vehicle,” said an officer.