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Chandigarh Police apprehended three people after recovering a suspected improvised explosive device, a firearm, and other material behind the Sector-43 bus stand.
An FIR was registered at Police Station 36 while investigative agencies examined the recovered items.
Security arrangements were tightened at the site and across the city after the recovery.
Police said the investigation is underway to ascertain the nature of the items and told residents there is no need for panic.
Why it mattersExplosive materials found near a major transit hub pose direct public safety risks and trigger heightened security measures.