Haveri: Thanks to the intervention on time by the police in handling rusty Live grenades, a big accident was avoided at Haveri City.
Hand grenades were immediately found on Thursday, and detection of bombs and disposal forces scored them in the Hombbaradi shooting area on Friday.
What was originally thought of the police to become a low explosion of intensity, it turned out to be a much larger explosion, surprising officials present during the operation.
According to the police, if the grenade has exploded where it was found, at least 15-20 people could be killed.
After the explosion, the rest was sent to the Forensic Laboratory to ensure the age and other details.
“Initially, we were not serious about hand grenades because they were too old and rusty.
In addition, the grenade leaked, and the key had not been opened.
But when it exploded, we realized it was with high intensity,” said NR Kate.
“, Circle Police Inspector is responsible for the Haveri City Police Station.
The additional supervisor of Police Vijayakumar Santosh said:” After the explosion, we sent all the parts and looked for the FSL report on grenades.
The report will have details about age, the intensity among others.
Maybe it’s too old, but it’s alive.
Fortunately, nothing happened, “he added.
Live grenades found on open sites owned by Shivabasappa Mushti in Netaji Nagar.
Living grenades found in Haveri exploded safely
