Rajshahi:Two grenades were discovered and subsequently defused near the main entrance of Shah Makhdum Airport in Rajshahi. The grenades were found inside a garden adjacent to the airport's main gate on Tuesday.
According to United News of Bangladesh, a passerby noticed the grenades at approximately 11 a.m. and alerted the police. The Rajshahi Metropolitan Police, led by Additional Deputy Commissioner (Media) Md Gaziur Rahman, responded quickly to the scene after receiving reports of the grenade-like objects.
The bomb disposal unit successfully defused the grenades. An investigation is currently underway to identify who placed the grenades and their intended purpose.
At the time of the discovery, Power and Energy Minister Iqbal Hasan Mahmood Tuku was arriving at the airport on a flight. As a precautionary measure, he was escorted out through the rear gate. The airport authorities, along with the Armed Police Battalion (APBn), closed the main entrance to ensure safety, causing panic among the passengers. An alternative gate near the airport mosque was opened to facilitate passenger movement.