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Bomb found on Advani’s yatra near Madurai; he continues tour


Mangalore Today / NDTV

Madurai, Oct 28:  A bomb has been found on the route for LK Advani’s yatra or tour in Tamil Nadu.


Advani yathra in TNThe  pipe bomb  was found under a bridge  at  Palambati, 30 km away from Madurai, where Mr Advani launched Phase 2 of his yatra - the first phase of his tour which covered parts of Bihar and Uttar Pradesh ended before Diwali.

Police sources say the bomb has been removed and the rest of Mr Advani’s route has been checked carefully.

Mr Advani has dedicated his Jan Chetan Yatra to promoting public awareness for "good governance" and to heighten the corruption within the government.