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City panics as drill starts

Updated on: 07 July,2009 07:37 AM IST  | 
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Delhi scooted indoors once again as the fear of a bomb blast at Connaught Place spread like wildfire late on Monday night. As the police cordoned off two highrises in the area and evacuated nearby offices, Delhiites panicked, fearing another serial bomb attack.u00a0






Around 50 Delhi police commandos along with the local police were pressed into action. "The drill was conducted by the deputy commissioner of New Delhi district. We conduct these drills to check our security preparedness," said a police officer.
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