Powerful bomb seized from Adivasi youths in Asom

Kokrajhar, Dec 24 (UNI) A powerful bomb was recovered from two Adivasi youths from Telipara area under Gossaigaon police station in this district of Asom today.

Army sources informed that the seizure was made during a routine checking at about 1740 hours.

The bomb was found in a shopping bag the boys were carrying.

The boys were suspected to be only the carriers of the bomb, which weighted two-and-a-half-kg, meant for delivery to some one else.

Interrogation was on and the Army launched massive operation to nab those for whom the bomb was to be delivered.

The ISI, which had been active in this part of the state along the inter-state border with West Bengal, was involved in the case.

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