Pune Hospital Bomb Scare: 'Suspect’s Face Identified Through CCTV,' Says CM Devendra Fadnavis; Calls Incident 'Act Of Sabotage'

Mumbai: Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Thursday said the face of the suspect linked to the bomb scare at a hospital in Pune’s Hadapsar area has been identified through CCTV footage, confirming that the suspicious object found at the facility was indeed a bomb and an act of sabotage.

“The object found at the Pune hospital was a bomb. It was an act of sabotage,” Fadnavis said. Speaking to reporters in Mumbai, Fadnavis stated that cops have identified the suspect’s face from CCTV footage captured at the hospital premises and efforts are underway to trace the individual. He added that multiple agencies are jointly probing the incident, including the terror angle.

The incident created panic on Wednesday evening after a bomb-like object was discovered inside a hospital in Hadapsar. Preliminary investigations revealed that the object was a low-intensity Improvised Explosive Device (IED) fitted with a timer mechanism.

According to officials, the Bomb Detection and Disposal Squad (BDDS) safely defused the device before it could explode, preventing a major tragedy. The IED reportedly had a seven-hour timer attached to it.

Following the discovery, doctors, hospital staff and patients were evacuated from the premises as a precautionary measure, while traffic movement around the area was temporarily restricted. Security agencies, including the Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS), Pune Police and the Crime Branch, have launched a joint investigation into the matter.

Police suspect the accused arrived at the hospital on an electric two-wheeler and planted the explosive device before fleeing. Cops are currently analysing CCTV footage and technical evidence collected from the scene to establish the suspect’s movements and motive. Further details regarding the identity of the suspect and the motive behind the incident are expected to emerge as the investigation progresses.

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