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Fake bombs disposed of at Pashupatinath temple

Fake bombs disposed of at Pashupatinath temple

By Himalayan News Service

People throng Pashupatinath Temple on the occasion of Nepali new year day in Kathmandu, on Friday, April 14, 2017. Photo: Mausam Shah Nepali

KATHMANDU: Nepali Army on Friday disposed of two fake bombs placed at Pashupatinath temple. One hoax bomb was placed at the main entrance of the temple. It was disposed of at 6:45pm. Another was placed in front of Bishwarupa Temple in Sleshmantak Forest. It was disposed of at 8:05pm, according to Nepali Army Spokesperson Brigadier General Bigyan Dev Pandey. Nepali Army and Nepal Police are unaware of who planted the fake bombs.