161 Packets of ‘Explosive Material’ Found Near Uttarakhand School
In a startling security breach, Uttarakhand Police uncovered 161 packets of suspected explosive material near a government primary school in Bazpur (Udham Singh Nagar district). The discovery has triggered a high-level investigation involving state and central agencies.
How Was the Explosive Material Discovered?
- The packets were found during a routine patrol near a forested area, just 500 meters from the school.
- A local villager alerted authorities after spotting unattended bags.
- The Bomb Disposal Squad (BDS) identified the substance as resembling ammonium nitrate, a chemical used in explosives.
Security Alert: Was This a Terror Plot?
Given the proximity to a school, police are treating this as a potential terror threat.
- SSP Manjunath TC confirmed coordination with the NIA to trace the source.
- CCTV footage is being scanned for suspicious activity.
- Security tightened across schools and public spaces in Uttarakhand.
Political Fallout & Public Outrage
- CM Pushkar Singh Dhami held an emergency meeting, assuring public safety.
- Opposition leaders slammed the intelligence failure, demanding answers.
Possible Cross-Border Terror Link?
- Udham Singh Nagar borders Uttar Pradesh and Nepal, raising concerns about smuggling routes.
- Experts suggest the location near a school may have been intentional to cause panic.
What’s Next?
- SIT formed, forensic teams analyzing the explosives.
- NIA may take over if terror links emerge.
- Schools ordered to conduct safety drills.
Authorities urge locals to report suspicious activity immediately.
