Two IEDs were found from near the Mahabodhi temple in Bodh Gaya on Friday evening following a small explosion-like sound amid stringent security measures in view of the Dalai Lama's stay, a top police official said. The National Investigation Agency (NIA) said it received information that "a blast has taken place opposite the Kalchakra ground at 4.45 pm on 19.01.2018 in Bodh Gaya." Bihar: Bomb-squad conducts routine inspection at Mahabodhi temple complex at Bodh Gaya after two bombs were found there yesterday. The Tibetan spiritual leader had arrived in Bodh Gaya on January 1 and he is likely to stay there for a month. A host of VIPs, including Bihar Governor Satya Pal Malik Chief Minister Nitish Kumar and Hollywood actor Richard Gere have visited Bodh Gaya recently to receive blessings from the Buddhist monk.

Source: dna January 20, 2018 09:50 UTC