We believe the IEDs and grenades were delivered through drones from across the border : DGP Punjab Police Dinkar Gupta

New Delhi, August 9

The Punjab Police recovered ammunition, including Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) fitted in tiffin boxes and hand grenades from Dakele village near the international border. 

DGP Dinkar Gupta said the cops in the state are working with central agencies like NIA and BSF on the case.

DGP Gupta said, "We believe the IEDs and grenades were delivered through drones from across the border. These are highly sophisticated and remote controlled devices, activated through batteries".  

Though the police chief did not name any terror group in but said that the police are aware of "who is doing what", adding that a major terror bid has been foiled.

The DGP also said that people, while travelling in buses or public transport, should make sure to check their surroundings for suspicious items and inform the police if any such thing is spotted.

The recovery of these arms and ammunition is significant in weeks before the Independence Day, when the security apparatus across the country is in a heightened state of alertness.