PETALING JAYA: Police have sealed off a jungle hiking track near Bukit Cheras Awana and Bukit Hartamas in Cheras after a World War II bomb was found.Kajang OCPD Asst Comm Ab Rashid Ab Wahab said the bomb, weighing over 200kg, was found by several hikers Saturday evening.

“A group of four hikers discovered the bomb and immediately alerted us with a phone call.



“A bomb squad from the district headquarters was sent to the scene and we have been on standby,” he said.



ACP Ab Rashid advised the public to stay at least 1.5km away from the area.



“The public are advised to avoid hiking there today (Monday) and Tuesday.

"All entrances and areas (connected to the hiking track) have been cordoned off to ensure the safety of the public," he said.

The bomb is expected to be disposed off by the Selangor police Bomb Disposal Unit on Monday.



