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Published 13:44 IST, February 14th 2020

Unidentified bag causes brief security scare at Supreme Court; Details here

In a minor incident from the apex court, sources have reported that an unidentified bag was located in the Supreme Court on Friday, according to security

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In a minor incident from the apex court, sources have reported that an unidentified bag was located in the Supreme Court on Friday, according to security officials. Moreover, officials stated that ticking sounds were heard from the bag which created a bomb scare and commotion. The bag which was found in a corridor was cordoned off and the bag was taken out of the apex court.

Unidentified bag found in SC corridor

Officials have stated that sound was noticed to be coming from a power bank. While initially, the scare created a commotion, officials have stated that it was a false alarm and that there was no security threat as such. The officials who are on alert stated that the bag contained paper books. The cordoned area has now been opened and the situation has been brought under control.

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13:44 IST, February 14th 2020