Bomb-like object found at village in Latur, police reach spot

A team of Bomb Detection and Disposal Squad has reached the site, said a senior police official.

A hand grenade-like object was found in a lake in Latur district of Maharashtra on Saturday, police said.

Police created a safety perimeter around it but they were yet to examine the object, an official said. (HT File Photo)

Local people spotted the object at Shirur Tajband village in Ahmedpur tehsil and alerted police.

A team of Bomb Detection and Disposal Squad has reached the site, said a senior police official.

Police created a safety perimeter around it but they were yet to examine the object, he said.

“We are waiting for a bomb suit and we will get it from Nanded tomorrow morning. Then we will examine it,” said additional Superintendent of Police Himmat Jadhav.