Archive · 23 Jul 2025
Explosives Found at Bengaluru Bus Stop; Gujarat ATS Busts Terror Cell
Someone left dangerous explosives, including gelatin sticks and detonators, at a bus stop in Bengaluru.
Police and bomb disposal experts were called in to investigate.
In a separate event, police in Gujarat arrested four people who they believe are connected to Al-Qaeda, a group considered a terrorist organization.
The police are working to understand why the explosives were left at the bus stop and what the arrested people were planning.
Explosives, including gelatin sticks and detonators, were found at a Bengaluru bus stop.
The explosives were discovered in a plastic bag near a toilet at the Kalasipalya bus stop.
Police, bomb disposal teams, and the Anti-Terror Squad (ATS) responded to the scene.
An FIR had not been registered at the time of initial reporting.
The Gujarat ATS arrested four individuals linked to Al-Qaeda in a separate operation.
- Who
- Authorities, including the police and ATS, are involved. Explosives were discovered.
- What
- Gelatin sticks and detonators were found at a Bengaluru bus stop; Gujarat ATS arrested four individuals linked to Al-Qaeda.
- When
- Information provided does not specify the exact date of either event. However, they both occurred recently.
- Where
- Bengaluru bus stop and Gujarat, India.
- Why
- The motive behind the explosives being found at the bus stop is currently unknown. The Gujarat ATS arrested individuals connected to Al-Qaeda.
- Location of Explosives
- Kalasipalya bus stop, Bengaluru
- Type of Explosives
- Gelatin sticks and detonators
- Number of Gelatin Sticks
- 6
- Involved Agencies
- Police, Bomb disposal teams, ATS
- Arrested Individuals
- Four, linked to Al-Qaeda
- Status of FIR
- Not yet registered (as of the initial reporting)
