Against this backdrop, a white colour, geyser-like cylindrical object was recovered from Ghagwal village in Dasuaya of Hoshiarpur district. Wires were found projecting out of the object. This device fell inside the compund of the house of one Ashok Kumar on May 7. The explosion was so loud that even the villagers woke up. The police, upon information, arrived and took the object under their possession.Leaves cancelled for Punjab policeThe Punjab police has cancelled the leaves of all police personnel and officers with immediate effect.Sources said that leaves would be granted only under “extraordinary” circumstances. The order issued by the DGP’s office read: “Leaves should be granted only in special circumstances with the approval of the competent authority.”Sources said that the police personnel would keep an eye on rumour-mongering, hoarding, besides helping the National Disaster Relief Force (NDRF) in case of eventuality and maintaining liaison with the Border Security Force (BSF) for helping civilians in the border districts and maintain law and order besides assisting the Defence forces.Further, the Mission Director of the National Health Mission, Chandigarh, also cancelled the leaves of all medical officers with immediate effect and directed them to remain available for emergency duty round the clock.All schools in six border districts of Punjab — Ferozepur, Pathankot, Fazilka, Amritsar, Gurdaspur and Tarn Taran have also been shut until further orders.
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