Bid to Blow-up Bridge in Munger Foiled
Patna: June 27, 2007
Naxalites in Bihar, on the second day of their two day disruption of the state machinery on Wednesday, tried to blow up the Anjan Bridge on Kiul River in Jamui district but alert law-enforcement officials thwarted the bid when they recovered a large bag from under the bridge containing explosives and other paraphernalia required to blast the structure.
A patrolling unit of the Jamui police, on early Wednesday morning found the bag under the bridge containing three gelatin rods, fuse wire, over a dozen detonators, battery, and other items consistent with explosives.
Meanwhile, railway in the entire state remained hostage to leftist terrorist designs disguised as anti-SEZ protests. Travelers across Bihar were stranded at nearly all stations as railway officials tried to repair tracks blown by the ultras.
Train services in north Bihar were particularly affected. Most passenger trains were either diverted or stopped at various stations to prevent any loss of life or property.
Bus services throughout the state also remained sparse. Director General of Police (DGP) Ashish Ranjan Sinha said state bus service has been put on hold until late Thursday.
Interestingly, except for a murderer-turned-Naxalite in Gaya who was identified as Kamdeo Mistry, no one was arrested in any part of Bihar.
The loss of revenue caused by the so-called 'chakka jam' is believed to be in several thousand crores.
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