Crude bomb, gunpowder seized from Port area; 1 apprehended

One person was apprehended and a crude bomb, gunpowder and a bag containing mobile chips and circuits were today seized from the Port area here, a senior police officer said.
Acting on an information, a team of Kolkata Police officials conducted a raid at a place under Watgunge Police Station area at around 3.30 AM, he said.
"A crude bomb, approximately 300 gm of gun powder, a black bag containing some mobile chips and circuits were seized," the officer said, adding a person, identified as Samir Hossain alias Sony was apprehended in this connection.
A case has been initiated under sections three and five of the Explosive Substances Act.