Patna: Two live jute-string bombs were recovered from the premises of Iqbal Hostel at Patna University late night following a police search operation triggered by intelligence inputs regarding a possible violent clash between rival student factions.
According to officials, the Pirbahore police station received confidential information indicating that some students residing in the hostel were allegedly preparing for a bombing incident linked to ongoing rivalry between two groups inside the campus.
Search Operation Conducted Till Early Morning
Acting on the information, police teams launched an extensive search operation under the supervision of Town DSP-1 Rajesh Ranjan. The operation covered multiple university hostels, including Iqbal, Jackson, Nadvi, Cavendish and Minto hostels.
The search continued until around 2 AM with a heavy police presence deployed across the university area.
During the operation, police recovered two live jute-string bombs from a dilapidated structure located behind Iqbal Hostel. Officials said both explosives were wrapped in plastic.
Bomb Disposal Squad Called In
Police subsequently called the Bomb Detection and Disposal Squad to safely defuse the explosives. After disposal procedures are completed, the recovered materials will be sent to the Forensic Science Laboratory (FSL) for examination.
Officials said no other suspicious or incriminating items were recovered during the searches conducted across the hostels.
FIR Registered Against Unidentified Persons
Police have registered an FIR against unidentified individuals in connection with the recovery and have launched an investigation to identify those involved.
Speaking on the matter, DSP Rajesh Ranjan said efforts were underway to trace the “mischievous elements” allegedly linked to the explosives and prevent any escalation of tensions on the campus.
Following the incident, security arrangements have been intensified across hostels and surrounding areas within the university campus to avoid any untoward situation.
