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Gunshot-like sounds spark panic at New Delhi airport

Gunshot-like sounds were heard at New Delhi's international airport on Friday, causing a security scare, police said.

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  • Published: 10:42 December 5, 2008
  • Gulf News

New Delhi: Gunshot-like sounds were heard at New Delhi's international airport on Friday, causing a security scare, police said.

Police and commandos closed down the area in the heavily guarded airport, while an SUV with a lone occupant sped away.

Police gave chase but lost the vehicle, NDTV news channel said.

No one was injured in the incident, police said.



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