Noida on high alert after recovery of suspected explosives in Delhi

After recovery of bag suspected to contain explosives near army hospital in Delhi, Noida police sounded a high alert and police teams checked the vehicles at entry points and crowded market places.

Noida: After recovery of a bag suspected to be containing explosives near an army hospital in Delhi on Monday, Noida police sounded a high alert and police teams checked the vehicles at entry points and crowded market places. Due to violence during trade union protests, PAC and additional forces were still at Noida areas.

Delhi intelligence unit issued an advisory to Noida Police to be alert, SSP Salabh Mathur said. Areas under the police scanner included the posh Sector 18 market having the Centre Stage Mall and other commercial localities like is Great India Palace and Atta Market. ASP Triveni Singh and IPS trainee Shalini inspected the GIP and surrounding areas along with a dog squad and a bomb squad to detect possible explosive. The SSP deputed additional forces at sensitive points in the city. PTI