Explosions rock Central Dubai, no injuries reported say authorities
Dubai: Buildings in central Dubai shook after loud explosions were heard and a thick cloud of smoke was seen rising over the city’s financial district on Friday. Authorities confirmed that that no injuries were reported.
An AFP correspondent reported hearing a loud double blast that rattled nearby structures and left a large plume of black smoke hanging over a central area. Sirens were later heard from the direction of Sheikh Zayed Road which is one of the city’s main thoroughfares.
In a statement posted on X, the Dubai Media Office said debris from a “successful interception” caused a minor incident on the facade of a building in central Dubai. “No injuries have been reported,” it said.
According to reports the incident occurred in the Dubai International Financial Centre and the building sustained damage. Police have cordoned off the area following the blasts.
A day earlier, authorities had reported a “minor drone incident” in the Al Bada’a area after explosions were heard in downtown Dubai. Officials had then stated that there were no injuries.
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10 Bangladeshi nationals staying illegally using fake medical visas apprehended in outer Delhi
New Delhi (PTI): Ten Bangladeshi nationals staying illegally in India using fake medical visas were apprehended during a special verification drive in outer Delhi, an official said on Friday.
The accused were found living in Delhi even after their visas had expired and were allegedly attempting to procure medical visas for Bulgaria despite not having valid travel documents for their stay in India, he said.
Police received specific information about some suspected Bangladeshi nationals residing in the area even after the expiry of their visas.
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Acting on a tip-off on March 6 about their presence in Peeragarhi Chowk, the police team reached the spot and kept surveillance. On noticing the police presence, the suspects allegedly tried to disperse in an attempt to evade verification, but the team intercepted them.
On questioning, none of the individuals could produce valid identity or travel documents. Subsequent verification revealed that they were carrying expired passports and visas, confirming their illegal stay in the country.
The police said all ten were taken into custody after completing legal formalities and interrogation. The Foreigners Regional Registration Office (FRRO) has been informed and deportation proceedings against the apprehended individuals have been initiated.
The police said the verification drive will continue against illegal immigrants and strict action will be taken as per the law.
