Pune Under Pressure: Unraveling the IED Incident

Pune police have dismissed the involvement of a suspect seen in CCTV footage related to an IED found at Usha Kiran Hospital. The explosive device was defused by experts. While the Anti-Terrorism Squad pursues additional leads, officials classified the case under an attempt to murder. Investigations are ongoing.

An improvised explosive device (IED) with a timer was discovered at Usha Kiran Hospital in Pune, prompting an active investigation, police reported on Thursday.

Officers traced a man captured in CCTV footage nearby but ruled out his involvement. Meanwhile, the Anti-Terrorism Squad intensifies efforts in a parallel inquiry.

Registered under 'attempt to murder', officials continue to explore multiple leads, eyeing a potential terror connection. Vigilant staffer Dr. Vilas Gaikwad played a pivotal role in alerting authorities, preventing a possible catastrophe.