Police recovered two grenade-like objects from near the main gate of Hazrat Shah Makhdum Airport in Rajshahi. The incident took place around 11:00 am on Tuesday. For security reasons, the main gate of the airport was closed, and a mosque gate was opened as an alternative for passengers.
Energy and Mineral Resources Minister Iqbal Hasan Mahmud Tuku was staying in the VIP lounge of the airport at the time. The minister, who had a layover in Rajshahi after coming from Dhaka, was later escorted out through the back gate for security and left by road for Bogura.
Police and airport authorities quickly arrived at the scene to bring the situation under control and beef up security. Later, with the help of the bomb disposal unit, the objects were taken to an open field in Pakuria area of Paba upazila and neutralized. Police are investigating who left the objects near the airport.
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