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There was a stir in Delhi's Ghazipur Phool Mandi on Friday morning after an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) was found in an unattended bag. Delhi Police's bomb squad reached the spot after receiving a phone call at 10:30 am and evacuated the surrounding area. Following the discovery, the counterterrorism force National Security Guard (NSG) along with special cell officials were also called in. Delhi Police confirmed that a contingent of fire engines was also sent to the location. As much as 1.5 kg of explosives were found, which is estimated to be capable of making heady damage. "A case is being registered in the Delhi Police Special Cell under provisions of the Explosive Act," said an official. According to experts, the discovery of IEDs in a busy Ghazipur flow...