Explosive in UP assembly: Yogi suspects terrorist plot

An NIA probe will be launched to further investigate the matter

Suspecting a deep-rooted terrorist conspiracy, Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath expressed concern over the discovery of an explosive substance inside Vidhan Sabha. 

Speaking in the House today, Yogi said the detection of the powder was a grave matter and it was imperative to reach the root cause as soon as possible. He urged the  National Investigation Agency (NIA) to further conduct a probe. 

During a routine checkup of the Vidhan Sabha, the security staff reportedly found about 150 gm of powder lying under the seat of Samajwadi Party legislator and former minister Manoj Pandey on Wednesday (July 12).

Later, the