Grenade-like objects found outside Rajshahi airport gate
Photo: Agamir Somoy
Law enforcement agencies recovered two grenade-like objects from outside the main gate of Shah Makhdum Airport in Rajshahi on Tuesday morning.
Airport Police Station Officer-in-Charge (OC) Rabiul Islam confirmed the incident. He said a local individual brought the two objects at the airport. Following this, the police sealed off the location.
The OC added that the Energy Minister Iqbal Hassan Mahmood Tuku landed at the airport. He was inside the VIP Lounge at the time. After being notified about the two objects, he was taken out through the back gate for safety. Later, he departed for Bogura by road.
Rajshahi Metropolitan Police (RMP) Spokesperson and DB Chief Md Gaziur Rahman noted, “Two hand-grenade-like objects have been recovered. The Bomb Disposal Unit of the police is examining them. Necessary measures will be taken after testing.”
Airport operations and traffic later returned to normal.
