Seven powerful cane bombs, 60 kg explosives seized by CRPF

The CRPF today seized seven powerful cane bombs and 60 kg explosives from a naxal hideout at Tikua hills in Bihar's Gaya district, CRPF sources said.

A team from the CRPF's 159th battalion carried out a search operation in the hills and found the cane bombs each weighing 15 kg lying in a cave being used by the ultras for storing arms and explosives, CRPF commandant Rasbihari Singh said.

The CRPF team also seized 60 kg explosives contained in three sacks of 20 kg each, he said, adding the search operation ended this evening.