Brussels Police Surround 'bomb Suspect', Cordon Off City Centre: Media
BRUSSELS, (APP - UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 20th july, 2016) : Police backed by bomb disposal teams cordoned off part of central Brussels on Wednesday where they surrounded a "suspect" individual wearing a long coat with wires showing, the police and media said. "Following police intervention, a cordon has been established" around part of the Place de la Monnaie and adjoining streets, Brussels police said in a tweeted message.
Brussels has remained on high alert since Islamic State-claimed suicide bomb attacks at the airport and in the metro in March that left 32 people dead. Belga news agency, quoting a police spokesman, said the suspect was "under control" as the bomb squad waited to check if he had any explosives concealed under his coat. Local media footage showed troops, police and firemen in and around the cordoned-off area, with the streets largely deserted in what is normally a very busy shopping district.
Recent Stories
Big Heart Foundation pledges over $1 million to ed ..
Pfizer reports lower earnings as Covid-19 hits rev ..
Green Growth Should Become Driver of COVID-19 Econ ..
Head of Financial Audit Authority sworn in before ..
Money laundering case: Court extends judicial rema ..
'Road Safety Council of Pakistan' launched
More Stories From World
-
Pfizer reports lower earnings as Covid-19 hits revenues
1 minute ago -
Green Growth Should Become Driver of COVID-19 Economic Recovery - EU Commission Official
1 minute ago -
Two hurt as Greek warship collides with freighter
1 minute ago -
Pandemic fallout, onion prices dominate Indian election
5 minutes ago -
Russia Rejects US Proposals on New START Verification in US Interpretation - Ryabkov
9 minutes ago -
Czech Gov't to Ask Parliament to Extend State of Emergency Until December 3
17 minutes ago -
Next Syrian Constitutional Cmte. Meeting May Take Place in November - UN Special Envoy
21 minutes ago -
US Envoy Khalilzad to Meet Afghan Negotiating Teams in Doha - State Dept.
21 minutes ago -
Coronavirus toll at 1100 GMT Tuesday
23 minutes ago -
Italy's Muslim Community Slams Paris For Defending 'Despicable' Cartoons of Prophet
26 minutes ago -
Russia Urges BRICS to Boost Health Cooperation, Seek Equality in Int'l Organizations
27 minutes ago -
Extension of New START Unlikely, US Nor Ready for Compromise - Russia's Ryabkov
27 minutes ago
Education - Urdu News - Car Prices - Breaking News - English News - Live Tv Channels - Urdu Horoscope - Horoscope in Urdu - Muslim Names in Urdu - Urdu Poetry - Love Poetry - Sad Poetry - Prize Bond - Mobile Prices in Pakistan - PTV Sports - English to Urdu - Big Ticket - Translate English to Urdu - Ramadan Calendar - Prayer Times - DDF Raffle - Islamic Calendar - Events - Today Islamic Date - Travel - UAE Raffles - Travel Guide - Arabic - Urdu Cooking Recipes - Directory - Pakistan Results - Past Papers - BISE - Schools in Pakistan - Academies & Tuition Centers
