Srinagar police seize five kilograms of explosives

Srinagar, May 6 (ANI): Police seized five kilograms of explosives in Srinagar on Wednesday, a day before citizens of the area cast their votes during the fourth phase of general elctions.

Police sources said the explosives were retrieved from a gas cylinder lodged inside a stationary van on one of the city's streets.

The recovery of the explosives came even as the city observed a shutdown in protest against the holding of polls.

Security forces patrolled streets to prevent untoward incidents ahead of the polls. (ANI)