Live grenade in Red Fort triggers security scare, NSG commandos on spot

The NSG commandos safely removed the grenade today

Red fort
Red fort
Press Trust of India
Last Updated : May 05 2017 | 11:11 AM IST
A live grenade was found during the cleaning of a well on the premises of the Red Fort last evening, triggering a security scare.

The grenade was found by the Archaeological Survey of India officials, following which they alerted the police and the Central Industrial Security Force.

A police cordon was thrown around the area and the National Security Guard was informed, said a senior police officer.

The NSG commandos safely removed the grenade today, he said.

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First Published: May 05 2017 | 11:10 AM IST

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