Vijayawada, May 24 -- A bomb scare triggered panic in Vijayawada after an anonymous caller informed the control room, claiming that a bomb had been planted on Besant Road.

Police said that bomb squad was immediately alerted and search operations were launched.

Shops along Besant Road were temporarily closed as a precautionary measure while thorough checks were conducted.

Governorpet Inspector Naga Murali said that an unidentified person had called the control room with a bomb threat.

"We launched search operations using the bomb squad, but no explosives were found. An investigation has been initiated, and further details are awaited," police official said.

Further investigation is undeway.

Meanwhile on Monday, two terror suspects, i...