Security intensified after two bombs found in Bodh Gaya triggering memory of 2013 serial blasts
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Bodh Gaya, January 20: Reminding the 2013 nightmare of serial explosions, two bombs were found from the Bodh Gaya pilgrimage center near Gaya on Friday late night. Moreover, it was followed by a small explosion-like sound. After the incident security has been tightened as spiritual leader Dalai Lama is currently at a stay in Bodh Gaya.
Two explosives were recovered from outside the Maha Bodhi Temple in Bodh Gaya. While one was found from the Kalachakra Maidan and the other one was found from near the temple. Those were during an intensive combing operation by a police team led by DIG (Patna Range) Vinay Kumar. A team of forensic experts was dispatched to the site of the incident from Patna to ascertain the nature of the explosives found.
Back in 2013, five people got injured after a series of explosions rocked the Maha Bodhi temple, situated on the spot where Buddha is said to have attained enlightenment. Hence, this explosion sound and the recovered bombs created real panic among devotees.