BDS defuses bomb on railway track in Punjab

Khushal Khan Khattak Express train was reportedly the target of the bomb.


Web Desk February 21, 2014
File photo of a railway track. PHOTO: FILE

RAJANPUR: The Bomb Disposal Squad (BDS) defused a ten-kilogramme bomb on a railway track near Kot Mithun in Punjab, Express News reported on Friday.

A Khushal Khan Khattak Express train was due to pass over this track and was reportedly the target of the bomb. Eye witnesses saw the explosive device and informed the concerned authorities.

The BDS was called in to defuse the bomb which was reportedly a remote controlled device.

The area was cordoned off and a search operation was conducted.

The train was allowed to safely pass over the tracks after the bomb was defused.

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