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Press Trust of India Medininagar (Jharkhand)
Six powerful bombs planted below a road by suspected ultras targeting security forces were recovered today from a hilly area in naxal-affected Palamau district, a police officer said.

Two cylinder bombs of 20 kg each, two can bombs of 10 kg each and two 10 kg IEDs were found from Chinia Pahar near Rania-Masuria village under Manatu police station, Superintendent of Police Indrajeet Mahatha said.

A 50 meter codex wire was also recovered, Mahatha said adding that an FIR has been registered in this regard.

The recovery was made during anti-naxal operation by the District Armed Police and CRPF.

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First Published: Aug 23 2017 | 11:57 PM IST

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