Bomb threat call turns hoax in AP

Rajahmundry, Dec 23 (UNI) Police today removed the bomb, which was kept in a Bank of India branch in the town.

Police said the Bank Manager P Varadhachari received a call at 1130 hours stating that there was a bomb kept in the bank premises.

The caller had identified himself as a member of the Praja Prathighatana Maoist group. The bank staff, however, saw a plastic bag containing green leaves and timer with battery.

Based on the complaint, a police team rushed to the spot squad and found that no explosive material was found in the bomb.

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