Bomb found near Naubise, security personnel working towards its disposal

  • October 20, 2019

All images: Bijay Subedi

Update:

A joint team by Nepali Army and Nepali Police have successfully disposed the bomb. Police are scanning the area before allowing vehicular movement to pass.

The location where the bomb was placed. Image: Bijay Subedi.
The location where the bomb was placed. Image: Bijay Subedi.

News:

In a developing situation in Naubise, Dhading District, a team from Nepal Police is working towards diffusing a bomb placed near Prithvi Highway.

According to reports from the ground, locals had informed the police after finding a suspicious looking bag – a zebra bag with strewn wires around it. Police arrived upon the scene and have cordoned the area to deal with the situation. The bomb was found 3 kms below Naubise, near the Tax Office.

It is unclear who planted the bomb. Police are investigating the situation.

Bijay Subedi, who is at the scene, has shared the following images:

Police cordon the surrounding area. (Image: Bijay Subedi)

Commuters wait for the situation to clear. (Image: Bijay Subedi)
Vehicles Commuters wait for the situation to clear. (Image: Bijay Subedi)

This is a developing news story – updates will be shared once received.