Days before PM Modi's visit, explosive found in Kunnamkulam

KUNNAMKULAM: With days left for Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit, a highly explosive device was found near the town of Kunnamkulam. An object similar to the one used for firecracker shows was found near Emmanuel School in Chittanjoor. The bomb squad arrived and defused the explosive device in a nearby field.

Locals who saw a mentally deranged man walking with explosives the other day informed the police. He was taken into custody. The event that the Prime Minister will attend on April 15 is scheduled just three kilometers away from here. After the discovery of the explosive device, the entire area was combed. Heavy security has also been put in place.