Overview
- Children spotted suspicious packets in bushes near the Government Higher Secondary School in Dabra, prompting the principal to alert Salt police.
- Bomb disposal and dog squads from Udham Singh Nagar and Nainital searched the area and recovered a total of 161 sticks, reported at over 20 kg, with samples collected for testing.
- An FIR was registered against unknown persons under Section 4(a) of the Explosive Substances Act, 1908, and BNS Section 288, with packets marked "901 emulsion explosives 125 gm by SBL Energy Limited."
- A bomb disposal memo warned the gelatin sticks remain hazardous until neutralised; the cache was sealed, transported to a secure location, and the recovery was documented on video.
- SSP Devendra Pincha said early checks rule out terrorist links and point to use in road construction, as multiple teams question contractors and await forensic results and court-cleared disposal.