Suspicious Object Found Near River in Rautahat, Later Identified as Pile of Soil

Summary

A suspicious drum found near the Panitanki River in Rautahat was investigated by police and the Nepali Army's bomb disposal team; it was later identified as containing only a pile of soil.

Key Points
  • A suspicious drum was found near the Panitanki River in Ward No. 5 of Rajpur Municipality, Rautahat.
  • Local residents alerted the police after noticing the unattended drum by the roadside.
  • Police and the Nepali Army's bomb disposal team investigated the object urgently.
  • The suspicious drum was found to contain only a pile of soil, not explosives.
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