Chandimandir bomb squad defuses powerful IED seized from Passia's aides
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Chandigarh: A powerful explosive device, seized from gangsters linked to notorious
Happy Passia terror module
, was successfully defused by the Indian Army's bomb disposal unit from Chandimandir, authorities confirmed on Saturday.The 2 kg
improvised explosive device
(IED), which was recovered earlier this week by Chandigarh Police from Sector 39 during the arrest of two suspects, was safely dismantled in a controlled detonation carried out beyond city limits.
The operation, led by the Western Command, followed stringent safety protocols to minimise any potential risk to public safety.The suspects, identified as Joban Jit Singh alias Billa and Sumandeep alias Simma, were allegedly operating under the direction of gangster-turned-terrorist Happy Passia.
Initial investigations suggest the IED may have contained RDX and had the potential to inflict severe damage, although the exact target of the planned attack remains unclear.Following the arrests, local police secured the explosive at a restricted location while awaiting support from military specialists. The bomb squad later determined that storing the device posed too great a risk, prompting an urgent call for immediate disposal.Post-detonation, remnants of the device were handed over to the Central Forensic Science Laboratory (CFSL) for detailed analysis. Authorities continue to investigate the broader network behind the plot and have heightened surveillance across the region in response to the incident. MSID:: 121061948 413 |
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