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Four improvised explosive devices seized in Keraniganj garage raid
Authorities have recovered four crude bombs from a garage in South Keraniganj, signalling continued concerns over illegal weapons manufacturing in the capital's outskirts.
LSN Bangladesh ·
Law enforcement officials recovered four improvised explosive devices during a raid conducted at a garage facility in South Keraniganj on Tuesday. The discovery marks another instance of illegal explosives being found in residential and commercial areas around Dhaka.
The crude bombs were discovered during a targeted operation at the garage, though details regarding the exact circumstances of the recovery remain limited. Authorities have launched investigations into the origin of the devices and their intended use.
The seizure underscores ongoing security challenges facing the capital region, where law enforcement agencies continue efforts to crack down on the manufacturing and stockpiling of homemade explosives. Security forces have intensified operations to prevent the proliferation of such weapons in densely populated areas.
No arrests have been reported in connection with the discovery as of the latest update. Investigators are pursuing leads to identify individuals involved in the manufacture and storage of the devices.
Photo: A Bangladesh Police armoured vehicle in Dhaka, February 2023. Wasiul Bahar via Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 4.0).