Highlights 1 150 grams of white powder was found inside UP Assembly. 2 Forensic labs confirmed powder was PETN explosive. In a major security breach in Uttar Pradesh Assembly, an explosive was found by the security personnel with the help of dog squad on July 12 in the premises. WHAT IS PETN PETN (Pentaerythritol Trinitrate ) is one of the most powerful explosives and is very difficult to detect. Very hard-to-detect plastic-based explosive PETN was used in September 2011 Delhi High Court blast.

Source: India Today July 14, 2017 05:26 UTC