Gelatin sticks, detonators found in bag outside Bengaluru bus stand toilet

Six gelatin sticks and some detonators were discovered in a carry bag outside a toilet in Kalasipalya BMTC bus stand here on Wednesday, police said.

A case has been registered in this connection.

A bomb disposal squad and dog squad were immediately dispatched to the spot, as soon as the police received the information about an abandoned bag, they said.

The entire area was immediately cordoned off and a thorough search of the premises was conducted before police seized the recovered materials for further examination.

"Six Gelatin sticks and some detonators (both separately) were found in a carry bag outside the toilet in Kalasipalya BMTC bus stand," S Girish, Deputy Commissioner of Police (West), told media.

The matter is currently under investigation, with authorities reviewing CCTV footage from the area to identify the person who left the bag behind.

According to the person in-charge of the public toilet at the BMTC bus stand, someone placed a plastic bag outside the facility around 10 am.

Upon noticing the unattended bag, he contacted the BMTC mechanics, who reached the spot. After opening the bag and identifying what looked like explosives, they informed the police.

"The police team arrived with a bomb disposal squad and a dog squad. They checked the bag and confirmed that it carried gelatin and detonators. It is still not known who placed it and why," he added.

At least 10 persons were injured when a blast took place at Rameshwaram Cafe here last year. The investigation into the explosion was handed over to NIA.