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Pune bomb case: CCTV footage surfaces after hospital device discovery
A bomb-like device containing a low-grade explosive was found at a private hospital in Hadapsar, Pune. The Bomb Detection and Disposal Squad diffused the device on May 13, and on May 14 CCTV footage emerged showing the suspect arriving on a moped to plant it, with investigators continuing the probe.
Why It Matters
The incident underscores ongoing security concerns in public spaces and shows cross-agency collaboration in Pune as investigators trace a suspect.
Timeline
3 Events
CCTV footage surfaces showing suspect at hospital
May 14, 2026
CCTV footage surfaced capturing the suspect arriving on a moped at the hospital before planting the device. Police said they are scrutinising the footage to identify and trace the suspect. Teams from the local police station, crime branch, and ATS are jointly conducting the investigation.
BDDS diffuses device at open ground
May 13, 2026
Bomb Detection and Disposal Squad (BDDS) diffused the device taken to an open ground from the hospital premises around 8 p.m. Police Commissioner Amitesh Kumar said the device reportedly had a seven-hour timer and that a case had been filed; investigators are looking at multiple angles, and no one has been arrested yet.
Discovery of bomb-like device at Hadapsar hospital premises
May 12, 2026
A bomb-like device containing a low-grade explosive was found on the premises of a private hospital in Hadapsar, Pune district. The device was recovered from the men’s washroom near the ICU. Preliminary information indicated the object had a seven-hour timer attached.