Security Scare at Delhi Airport

A police official confirmed that security forces tonight swarmed through New Delhi's international airport after the sound of gunfire was heard. No-one was injured.

The official said three gunshots were heard. He added that the situation was still being investigated.

Indian media reported that two sharp sounds had sparked a security scare at the airport. But nothing was found after police searched the terminal, and normal operations resumed.

Earlier reports from the BBC said six gunmen had been shot by security forces at the airport. The report, which was carried on the BBC website, was attributed to airport officials.

Airports in India went on high alert following fresh warnings of attacks, as officials said two senior leaders of a banned Pakistani militant group are suspected of orchestrating last week's attacks in Mumbai.

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