A bomb disposal squad from Ranchi on Saturday safely detonated an explosive that was found in a toy in the township area under Sector 12 police station at Bokaro Steel City.
A live gelatin bomb found in a toy doll at Sector 12 A in Bokaro Steel City was later diffused by bomb disposal squads on Saturday morning, police said.
According to the police, criminals hurled the bomb in the house of Vijay Kumar Dey at Sector 12 A Quarter No - 2283 under Sector 12 police station last night. Dey is a Furniture manufacturer and trader at B S City.
Preliminary investigation reveals that the criminals hurled the bomb aiming to spread panic only. However, no casualties were reported, said City DSP Gyanranjan.“The bomb has been thrown inside the boundary of the Dey’s house but it did not explode,” he added.
“An FIR has been registered under sections of Explosive Substance Act and Unlawful Activities Prevention Act. We are investigating the matter; identification and apprehension of the accused are on,” added DSP.