Abondoned briefcase creates flutter

Saturday, March 17, 2007, 17:56 [IST]

Puducherry, Feb 22 (UNI) An unclaimed briefcase at a counter in the office of the BSNL General Manager here caused a flutter today.

The briefcase, which was lying in front of the counter for more than two hours, created commotion that it may contain explosives.

On information Grand Bazaar police with bomb disposal squad, metal detector and sniffer dog reached the spot.

After careful examining they opened the briefcase only to find clothings inside.

Police are searching for the briefcase owner.

UNI

Topics: CRIME-PONDY-BRIEFCASE

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