City police on Sunday recovered a time bomb near the main gate of the Metrological Department situated in front of the NWFP Assembly building, police said. Capital City Police Chief Malik Saad told Daily Times that a High Court guard, Head Constable Murad Khan, informed East Cantt police station officials, at 11:00 am, of a shopping bag containing a 1.5 kg bomb. Malik Saad said bomb disposal squad officials then reached the area and defused the bomb. He added that the act was aimed at creating a sense of insecurity among residents. He said nobody had been arrested, but that an investigation was underway. Another police official said that the bombÂ’s target was the NWFP Assembly building. Meanwhile, a government notification said that the capital police chief has announced a cash prize and commendation certificates for Head Constable Murad Khan.