Law enforcement agencies have reported the recovery of two grenade-like objects from Hazrat Shah Makhdum Airport in Rajshahi. The objects were recovered from in front of the airport's main gate at around 11:00 am on Tuesday.
At the same time, Power, Energy and Mineral Resources Minister Iqbal Hasan Mahmud Tuku landed at the airport on a flight. Following the recovery of the grenade-like objects from in front of the main gate, the minister was escorted out through the back gate as a security precaution.
Recovery and Security Measures
Officer-in-Charge (OC) of Rajshahi city's Airport Police Station, Rabiul Islam, confirmed the matter to Prothom Alo. The two grenade-like objects were recovered and moved to a safe location.Gaziur Rahman, Deputy Commissioner and Spokesperson of Rajshahi Metropolitan Police, said, "Two grenade-like objects have been recovered from the airport. They have already been moved to a safe place. Necessary measures will be taken after examination."