Bomb hoax at Delhi airport sends officials in a tizzy

December 16, 2015 01:51

Security officials were sent into a tizzy after a phone call claimed the presence of a potential explosive in the high-security premises of IGI Airport today.

The police unit at IGI received a call around 2.20 pm from customs department officials, who informed them that they had received a call about a bomb at the cargo area inside IGI Airport, following which a bomb disposal squad was rushed but nothing suspicious was found, said a senior police officer.

The object suspected to be carrying explosive material was a particular parcel, which was checked thoroughly but no explosive substance was found, the officer said. The entire operation was executed by several security agencies, he added.

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