Bomb Squad On Standby After Suspicious Material Found In Chandigarh: Police

Chandigarh police cordoned off the area behind Burail Jail after some suspicious material was found on Saturday.

Bomb squad reached the spot and found burnt codex wire and a detonator. Meanwhile, fire engines and ambulances have been kept on standby in case of any emergency.

"Suspicious activity was noted behind the Burail Jail in Chandigarh and as we reached the spot, some objectionable material was found. When we called a bomb disposal team, we got to know that material was prima facie a burnt codex wire and a detonator. The whole area is cordoned off and we are taking every necessary measure," Kuldeep Singh, Senior Superintendent of Police, Chandigarh told news agency ANI.

"All teams including ambulance, fire brigade are in place. We will be on standby. We will move as and when we are asked to in the morning. It (suspicious material) has been covered to prevent any damage. The area has been cordoned off," said Sanjeev Kohli, Nodal Officer, Disaster Management.

Further details are awaited.

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