Madurai:
The police in Tamil Nadu have arrested two people for allegedly planting a pipe bomb that was intended to target LK Advani when he passed through Tamil Nadu on his yatra last week.
The bomb had been placed under a bridge on the outskirts of Madhurai and was spotted an hour before the senior BJP leader was meant to pass by.
The men arrested are both from Madurai. One of them owns a fruit shop. An auto and a two-wheeler used by them have also been located.
The police have not yet revealed whether the men are affiliated to any organization.
Mr Advani is on a countrywide tour to promote the need for clean governance.
The bomb had been placed under a bridge on the outskirts of Madhurai and was spotted an hour before the senior BJP leader was meant to pass by.
The men arrested are both from Madurai. One of them owns a fruit shop. An auto and a two-wheeler used by them have also been located.
The police have not yet revealed whether the men are affiliated to any organization.
Mr Advani is on a countrywide tour to promote the need for clean governance.
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