Suspicious bag found in Delhi's Ghazipur, bomb disposal squad on spot
Darpan News Desk IANS, 14 Jan, 2022 03:46 PM
New Delhi, Jan 14 (IANS) An unattended bag was found in Delhi's Ghazipur area on Friday morning triggering panic in the area.
A Fire Department Official told IANS that a call was received around 10.20 a.m. regarding an unattended bag in the Ghazipur flower market after which one fire engine was rushed to the spot.
Sources said that a team of Delhi Disaster Management Authority and a Bomb Disposal squad have also reached the spot.
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