Lucknow: A crude bomb was found lying in a plastic bag near the Chowk Stadium here on Tuesday, police said.
“The bomb has been defused. We are yet to ascertain its intensity. The Bomb Disposal Squad (BDS) has started an investigation in this regard,” Police Inspector KC Tiwari told reporters.
The bomb was found lying near gate no one of the stadium.
“It appears that the intention was primarily to create panic among the locals,” Tiwari added.
IANS
First Published: Wednesday, October 20, 2010, 11:46