Unique mix of RDX-petrol used in UP blast

A unique blend of RDX and petrol provided the high-intensity lethal explosive for carrying out last Monday's blast in Allahabad that left one dead and five, including a Uttar Pradesh minister, severely injured.

Disclosing this on Friday evening, state Additional Director General of Police Brij Lal told journalists, "The forensic report has confirmed the use of RDX got reinforced with a tankful of petrol in the scooty on which the explosive device was planted."

"Significantly, such a mix of RDX and automobile fuel was never used in other explosions in the state," he said.

"Our forensic experts have got both the chasis and engine number of the scooty, with which we can now reach the owner of the vehicle. From there we could get more leads," Lal said.