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Security breach: Pen drive, laptop missing at South Block

Thieves have struck at the Central Secretariat, this time at the South Block.


 

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According to sources, laptop and a pen drive with sensitive information belonging to Amit Narang, deputy secretary, ministry of external affairs (MEA), have gone missing.

 


Thieves also tried to break into the office of Sipra Ghosh, deputy secretary (Eurasia division) of the MEA. Cops are fumbling for answers, as the incident has occurred at one of the country’s most secured places.

 


Amit Narang lodged a complaint at the Parliament Street police station about the two items missing from his office, room number 235-I. The incidents are currently under investigation.

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