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Alwar Bomb Scare Declared False After Controlled Blast as Police Hunt Youth With Fake Device

Police say the item held no explosives, likely made to frighten residents.

Overview

  • A bomb-like object with a timer reportedly fell from a man's shawl during a scuffle in Vivekanand Nagar, Alwar.
  • Police cordoned the neighborhood and summoned the Rajasthan Anti-Terrorism Squad along with the Jaipur bomb disposal team.
  • The object was moved to an isolated area near Jaisamand dam about 6.5 kilometres from the city for examination and disposal.
  • A controlled blast produced a firecracker-like sound with no damage, and the squad reported no explosive material inside.
  • An investigation is underway to identify the youth and establish the motive, with a circulating video showing smoke during the disposal.