Highlights 1 Caller told Delhi Police about bomb planted in Khan Market2 Verifying facts, taking steps as per standard drill: Police statement3 Police have now left the spotA caller told the Delhi Police this morning that a bomb had been planted in the Khan Market area, one of the capital's best-known shopping destinations. According to a police statement, his exact words were, "Khan Market mein bomb plant kar diya hai." The police team has now left Khan Market, and there are no reports that any suspicious objects were found. Khan Market is located near a metro station on the Violet Line, and near the Lodhi Garden, an important heritage site. The market is also located in the New Delhi region, the seat of the Indian government and home to several top government executives and bureaucrats.

Source: India Today December 15, 2017 04:30 UTC