On Wednesday evening, a live improvised explosive device (IED) was discovered in a washroom near the intensive care unit of Usha Kiran Hospital in Hadapsar, Pune. The device was found by Dr. Vilas Gaikwad, a hospital staffer, who promptly alerted the police. The Pune police, along with the Bomb Detection and Disposal Squad (BDDS), responded quickly, retrieving the IED and safely defusing it through a controlled explosion at the Hadapsar Gliding Centre around 10 PM. Pune Police Commissioner Amitesh Kumar reported that the IED contained four gelatin sticks, a printed circuit board, a timer, and other components, with the explosion initially set for midnight. While no shrapnel was present, forensic experts are investigating the materials used in the device. A case has been registered under various sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), including attempted murder. Sixteen individuals, including a medical representative, were detained for questioning but later released due to a lack of evidence linking them to the incident. Authorities are examining motives, including potential disputes among hospital staff or relatives of patients, and reviewing CCTV footage to identify the perpetrator.