Bomb scare in Noida, second incident ahead of Republic Day
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Panic gripped a busy Noida neighborhood on Friday morning as heavy security was deployed in the area, which was cordoned off following an alert that a bomb-like device was found on a road, according to officials.
"However, when checked, it turned out that it was not an explosive device and had no detonator," a police spokesperson said.
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Local police received a call in morning about the device
The spokesperson said that the device was placed on the divider in Sector 63.
"The local Phase 3 Police station received a call in the morning about a bomb-like device lying in the middle of the road. Police personnel, including senior officers, immediately reached the spot. Traffic was diverted and the area was cordoned off," he added.
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Object placed by some miscreant: Police spokesperson
The spokesperson said, "The device was checked by the bomb-disposal squad, which found out that it had no detonator or explosive attached to it. It turned out to be some suspicious-looking item with a watch strapped on its front portion, placed on the road divider by some miscreant."
"Efforts are on to track the miscreant," the police said.
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The object has been removed, normal traffic resumed
According to the police, "The suspicious-looking object has been removed and normal traffic movement has resumed in the area, an industrial hub of the city."
The incident comes a day after a hoax bomb threat at a prominent private hospital in Noida Sector 27 and ahead of the Republic Day on January 26.
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Security beefed up in view of Republic Day: Officials
According to the officials, "Security has been beefed up in Noida in view of Republic Day and diversions for heavy vehicles have been put on some key roads leading to the national capital, according to the officials."