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Crime
Three Arrested After Suspicious IED Recovered Near Sector 43 Bus Stand, Chandigarh
✍️ Aaj Tak
🗓 24 Aug 2026, 04:39 AM
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Police in Chandigarh seized a suspected improvised explosive device near the Sector 43 bus stand and detained three suspects, launching a terrorism‑related investigation.
Chandigarh police recovered a suspected improvised explosive device (IED) close to the Sector 43 bus stand on Tuesday, prompting a swift security response. The device, along with other materials, was seized by a bomb disposal team after a routine patrol flagged unusual activity in the area.
Following the seizure, three individuals were taken into custody under the Terrorist and Disruptive Activities (Prevention) Act. An FIR has been lodged, and the suspects are being interrogated to determine any links to extremist networks or planned attacks.
Preliminary investigations suggest the IED could have been intended for a public‑targeted act, though no casualties or damage were reported. Authorities have cordoned off the vicinity, conducted a thorough sweep, and assured the public that the area is now secure.
The police have emphasized that the investigation remains ongoing and have appealed for any information that could aid in uncovering the broader plot behind the device.
Following the seizure, three individuals were taken into custody under the Terrorist and Disruptive Activities (Prevention) Act. An FIR has been lodged, and the suspects are being interrogated to determine any links to extremist networks or planned attacks.
Preliminary investigations suggest the IED could have been intended for a public‑targeted act, though no casualties or damage were reported. Authorities have cordoned off the vicinity, conducted a thorough sweep, and assured the public that the area is now secure.
The police have emphasized that the investigation remains ongoing and have appealed for any information that could aid in uncovering the broader plot behind the device.