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Types of Explosives
Introduction to Explosives
Low Explosives (Burns or Deflagrate)
High Explosives (Detonates or Explodes)
Velocity of Detonation:- Upto 31500 Km/Hr
Blast Pressure:- Upto 40,00,000 PSI
Heat Generated:- 4 to 5000 degree Celsius
During an Explosion
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Explosives Commonly Used
Gun Powder
Gelatin SticksTNTRDX,C/3,C/4
Nitroglycerine
PENTCortex
Semtex
Sulphur
Potassium Nitrate Lead Azide
Combinations of various chemicals & acids. viz.
Potassium Chlorate + Sugar + Sulphuric Acid
Types of Explosive Devices
Time Control Anti TiltAnti Lift
Speed ControlVibration
Anti RollLight Control Anti Operate
Anti Open
Release Pressure
Apply Pressure Remote
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Types of Bomb Threats
Specific
Non-Specific
Building is identified
Specific area/floor/department mentioned
Exact date /time is stated
If the above factors are not available or giventhen the threat can be classified as non specific.
These threats cannot be neglected, & a search of
the building is to be carried out as per procedure.
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Receipt of bomb threat
message. Tele/Written
Questioning techniqueBackground noise
Completion of bomb threat check list
Notification to Security
manager/control room
Inform superiorsAlert police/bomb squad
Medical/ambulanceNotify fire brigade Inform bomb threat committee
Assembly of bomb
threat committee
Senior managerPolice
Explosive expert
Alert search team
Evaluation
of bomb call
Assess credibility of messageRisk analysis
Evaluate threat Specific/nonspecific
Search Evacuation
Decide type of searchPosting of guide
Control evacuationAssembly area surveillance
Bomb not detected Bomb locatedComplete evacuation
Place sand bags
Await bomb squad
Disposal of bomb Decide RSP techniqueCollect evidence for investi ation
Bomb Threat Drill
InvestigationCharge-sheetConviction
Call off all
activities
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Search & Evacuation OptionsEvacuate all & search
Evacuate partially & searchSearch without evacuationSearch after evacuation
Fully evacuate & do not search
Search & Evacuation depends on:Number of hoax calls recently receivedLoss of man-hour & productionPossible injury to people during evacuationNumber of staff/customers to be evacuatedLoss of goodwill & subsequent loss of businessNumber of exit route & doorsProximity & danger to neighboring buildingsLiabilities in case explosion occurs
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Search Procedures
Entire building is to be searched looking
out for the following:-Loose switchboards & panelingUnusual or out of place objects
Loose electrical fittingsDisturbed carpetingScratch marks or fresh paintDusty footprintsNew brick work or plasteringGreasy paper packingTin foils, Batteries, Safety fuses & dirty ropesLoose wires or insulation piecesPartially open windows & drawers
Brick powder or saw dust
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Room Search Levels
First Sweep
Second Sweep
Third Sweep
Floor to Waist level
Waist to Head level
Head to Ceiling level
If the room has a false ceiling, an additional sweep
is to be carried out searching all electrical wires,
air-conditioning ducts & all such things between
false ceiling & the roof.
Additional Sweep
On completion of search, each room to be clearly
marked with bright coloured chalks indicating
search has been completed.
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Dos & Don'ts During Evacuation
Walk out in a quiet manner to assembly pointOpen all doors & windows
Help ladies/aged/handicapped while evacuationWait in the assembly area till further instruction
2Dont spread rumors & cause panic
Switch off all power supply before leavingCarry all personal belongings with you
2Dont run during evacuation2Dont use lifts
Follow instruction of marshal during evacuation
2Dont ask any questions to the marshals
Take head count & report shortfalls
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Letter/Book Bomb (Definition)
To injure or kill an individualTo terrorise or create panic in public
Dimensions3 Cms4X6
50 to 100 gms
Purpose
A letter/book designed to explode when opened,
causing serious injury or death to the person
opening it & could be fatal for any target.
ThicknessLength
Weight
3 - 412X8
300 to 400 gms
Letter Book
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How to Detect a Letter Bomb
Extra postage stampMisspelled nameSenders address not on the coverAddress with title only & no name
Excessively securedVisual distractionEnvelope with holesDiscolouration / oil stains
Smell of almondUneven / lopsided envelope
Envelopes marked Secret or ConfidentialHand written address
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Action on Locating Suspicious ObjectInform Control room & Security Manager
Evacuate to a safe distance (100 Meters)Open all doors & windows of that areaDont touch, open, move, tilt or roll the object
Place sand bags around the suspected object
Buttress Server/EDP & other sensitive roomsQuestioning employees of the area/investigationDont permit re-entry till area is declared safe
Inform Bomb squad, Fire Brigade, Ambulance
Dont accept anything on the face value
Handle the object alone if you are duty bound
Dont use Radio equipment or flashlight nearbyDont cut strings/wires or pass metallic objects
Dont be a DEAD HERO