The bomb disposal squad defused the remote-controlled devices successfully both times. PHOTO: ONLINE / FILE
Officials defused a five kilogram medium intensity explosive device planted near the election office of Awami National Party (ANP) candidate for PK-8, Arbab Nazir in Choli village. The device was spotted by locals who informed the police. After inspecting, officials summoned the Bomb Disposal Squad (BDS) who were able to defuse the device successfully.
Another explosive device was discovered near the house of Pakistan Muslim League - Nawaz (PML-N) candidate for PK-7, Syed Abbas Ali Shah, in Bacha Garhi. Police said that the device was found in a bag which a child had spotted and took away on Wednesday afternoon. Local residents upon realising what the contents of the bags were, immediately informed the police.
BDS revealed that the device was rigged to be detonated using a remote control. It contained approximately five kilograms of high intensity explosives.
Violence has spiked in the country ahead of national elections on May 11, with at least 61 people killed in attacks on politicians and political parties since April 11, according to an AFP tally.
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Is this image from a training exercise? Looking at the shadows, its clear that everyone in the picture would be within the blast radius and would be a casualty. Then the helmet the technician is wearing. This is a standard issue riot helmet. Utterly useless in providing any any utility or protection for bomb disposal work.
I guess this is the state of the country. Hard working but denied the tools by its leaders to be safe and effective. Salute to the brave men of the bomb disposal unit, I do hope you remain safe during this election season.
Good job! 2 down, countless others to go.
Yes, it is a glass half-empty.