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Bomb found while digging road for pipeline work in Punjab's Bhikhiwind town

Tension prevailed in Bhikhiwind town in Taran Taran district of Punjab when a bomb was found near Khemkaran road petrol pump. Upon receiving the information, the Bhikhiwind police immediately called the bomb squad.

Suspicious object like bomb found in Tarn Taran
Suspicious object like bomb found in Tarn Taran
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Published : Apr 12, 2022, 12:50 PM IST

Taran Taran (Punjab): Tension prevailed at Bhikhiwind town in Taran Taran district of Punjab when a bomb was found near Khemkaran road petrol pump. On receiving the information, the Bhikhiwind police immediately called the bomb squad. Disclosing this here on Tuesday, constable Angrej Singh said that a pipeline was being laid along the Khemkaran road for which the contractor was digging a hole, but when the labourers dug the hole they found a bomb. Fortunately, a retired soldier, who happened to be present there, found it to be a bomb and immediately he informed the police. Later, the place has been sealed and further action is being taken.

Taran Taran (Punjab): Tension prevailed at Bhikhiwind town in Taran Taran district of Punjab when a bomb was found near Khemkaran road petrol pump. On receiving the information, the Bhikhiwind police immediately called the bomb squad. Disclosing this here on Tuesday, constable Angrej Singh said that a pipeline was being laid along the Khemkaran road for which the contractor was digging a hole, but when the labourers dug the hole they found a bomb. Fortunately, a retired soldier, who happened to be present there, found it to be a bomb and immediately he informed the police. Later, the place has been sealed and further action is being taken.

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