A bomb-like object was found on the road outside the house of a top builder in posh locality of Nashik sending the local administration into a tizzy. According to reports, the police was informed about some explosives being found concealed in a plastic ball outside the residence to city's well-known builder Jeetu Bhai Thakker. The suspicious items were reportedly first spotted by garbage collectors.
A police team along with Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) rushed to the spot immediately. Later, the bomb squad was also called.
Initial investigations revealed that the plastic ball-type object contained gun and aluminum powder. It appears that an attempt was made to assemble grenade-like explosive, sources said.
The investigating teams have seized the explosives and further probe is underway.
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