The Malappuram Police have recovered a metallic container with explosives in it. The container was found abandoned underneath the Kuttipuzha Bridge across Bharathapuzha river. The box contained five anti-personnel mines, which are similar to those used by the armed forces.

An abandoned baggage was found on the banks of the river Bharathapuzha between the rail and road bridge in the afternoon. The local police was alerted by the passers-by who spotted the suspicious baggage. Initial verification revealed that the metal box contained explosives and senior officials were alerted by the local police.

District Police Chief Debesh Kumar Behra, who inspected the spot, told India Today that the explosives were similar to those used by armed forces and BSF.

"It is too early to make a comment on the sabotage or terror angle. The package has now been moved to district police headquarters where it will be inspected by bomb squad and forensic experts. We need to verify the batch number and other details to track down its source," added Debesh.

Malappuram district in Kerala has been on high alert for over the last two years after reports of youth joining extremists organisations.