Man Detained for Suspicious Activity Outside American Center

A man from West Bengal was detained outside the American Center for suspicious activity. Police are questioning him and reviewing his phone to understand his presence in the high-security area. This incident recalls a 2002 attack on the same location that resulted in five deaths.

A man was detained Monday outside the American Center for suspicious behavior, according to police officials.

The individual, who hails from the North 24 Parganas district in West Bengal, is being interrogated by Shakespeare Sarani police officers to understand his motives.

Authorities noted heightened vigilance due to a 2002 incident where a motorcycle-borne attack on the American Center resulted in five deaths and 20 injuries.

(With inputs from agencies.)