Panic gripped the Kamdhenu Estate area of Hadapsar on Wednesday after a live bomb equipped with a seven-hour timer was discovered outside a local hospital. Prompt action by authorities prevented any potential disaster, and no injuries were reported.
Emergency Response and Defusal
Upon discovering the suspicious object, Pune Police immediately cordoned off the area and summoned the Bomb Detection and Disposal Squad (BDDS), the fire brigade, and a canine unit.
- Secure Removal: BDDS personnel carefully transported the device to a secure, open field away from the hospital and residential zones.
- Successful Defusal: Expert teams successfully neutralized the threat in the controlled environment.
Investigation Details
Preliminary inspections confirmed that the device was a functional Improvised Explosive Device (IED) containing low-grade explosive material.
“A low-grade explosive IED was found in the city; investigation is underway on a war footing. The bomb was defused in an open field,” stated Pune City Police Commissioner Nitesh Kumar.
Next Steps for Authorities
The Pune Crime Branch and local police have launched a massive investigation to trace the origin of the device. Key focus areas include:
- Reviewing CCTV footage from the Kamdhenu Estate area.
- Identifying how the bomb was planted and who was responsible.
- Determining the motive behind placing a timed device near a medical facility.
Authorities have assured the public that the situation is currently under control, though security and surveillance remain heightened as the investigation continues.
