Okhla Vihar: An unattended bag near Jama Masjid Kahkashan sparked panic among residents of the area on Sunday night, according to locals.
As words spread, panicked residents stepped out of their homes to find out what was inside the bag. Police were informed and it arrived at the scene for inspection. The bomb squad and fire brigade also arrived, said the residents.
UNATTENDED BAG OKHLA VIHAR
A few YouTubers, who were aware of the incident, reached there to cover it. When one YouTuber asked an official about the contents of the bag, he stated that only clothes were found.
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Several residents gathered at the spot to observe the police procedures as could be seen in the video. After the bag was checked and found to contain only clothes, the police, bomb squad, and fire brigade left the scene.
Residents breathed a sigh of relief. One resident mentioned that the police arrived promptly and began inspecting the bag.
UNATTENDED BAG OKHLA VIHAR: FEAR IN AREA
“There was fear in the area, and I also came out of m house of curiousity,” said a resident who wished to remain anonymous.
Another resident said he rushed out of his house after noticing the fire brigade. Initially, he thought there was a fire in a nearby building. It wasn’t until he stepped outside that he realised the police were dealing with the untraceable suitcase.
“People were scared as the bag had been lying there for over an hour. The police forces arrived on time and started their work. After inspecting the bag, they found only clothes. It seems a resident might have forgotten their bag while taking a cab or another vehicle,” said another resident.
Another resident confirmed that the unattended bag at Okhla Vihar was full of clothes. The bomb squad, fire brigade, and police officials all arrived to inspect the contents of the bag. According to one more resident, with the New Year just days away, many initially thought it could be a prank or a serious issue. Thankfully, nothing dangerous was found.
OKHLA VIHAR
Okhla Vihar is a lively area with several hotels lined up here. Over the years, the population in the locality has increased significantly, putting pressure on its limited natural resources. The unattended bag at Okhla Vihar became the talk of the area.
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Though located in Delhi, the national capital of India, the area lacks basic amenities, and its roads and other civic infrastructure are in poor condition. Residents have repeatedly raised their voices for improved infrastructure, but so far, leaders have failed to deliver on their promises.
The area is once again in the grip of election fever, with the Delhi Assembly elections 2025 expected to take place in February.
The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has already announced its candidate, and residents are eagerly waiting for other political parties to announce their candidates as well. This will help residents make up their minds, as many are unhappy with the performance of AAP MLA Amanatullah Khan. They lamented that he has failed to fulfill his poll promises. However, after getting the ticket for third time in a row, Khan has started cleanliness drive in the area to win hearts and minds of residents.
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