Three ‘bombs’ found at DAP campaign site

Police detonated the explosive devices which were packed in a box.

KUALA LUMPUR: Police detonated three explosive devices after removing them from a DAP election campaign site in Jinjang Utara, Kepong, here, this morning.

The devices were packed in a box with a warning: “Awas. Bom” (Caution: Bomb).

Incumbent Kepong MP Dr Tan Seng Giaw (DAP) said he received a call from the Kepong DAP branch chairman at 5.30am informing him about the discovery of the three explosive devices.

“I initially thought it was a hoax but it turned out to be real. We proceeded to make a police report,” he said when contacted today.

“An hour later, a police bomb detonation squad arrived and took the devices to another area and detonate them,” he said.

Tan also condemned the violence.

“This is totally unacceptable. It is not the way to knock off your opponent. We practise parliamentary democracy… Let the people decide [in this general election],” he said.

He said the police are investigating whether the explosives have a timed device.

PKR vice president Tian Chua meanwhile hoped the police would take preventive measures to ensure public safety.

“The explosive was placed in a biscuit tin. I am glad that it did not go off and injure people.

“This has stirred fear in the people around Jinjang and we truly hope the police can take preventive measures to keep the people safe,” he said.