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161 Suspected Explosive Packets Found Near Uttarakhand School, Investigation Ongoing

Investigators are tracing the source of the emulsion sticks as forensic testing proceeds.

Overview

  • Children spotted suspicious cylindrical packets near Government Inter College in Dabra and the principal alerted police, who cordoned the area.
  • The seized items were marked “901 emulsion explosives 125 gm by SBL Energy Limited,” according to the FIR.
  • Bomb disposal and dog squad teams from Udham Singh Nagar and Nainital searched the site, found additional packets 15–20 feet away, and sealed samples for analysis.
  • A bomb squad memo cautioned the recovered gelatin sticks remain hazardous until neutralised or detonated.
  • An FIR was registered against unknown persons under explosives-related provisions, and police say the material resembles construction blasting gelatin as they probe its origin and custody.