The Delhi Police on Tuesday carried out a 'dummy bomb' detection and disposal exercise at the National Market in Paschim Vihar West as part of heightened security arrangements ahead of Independence Day, an official said.

According to the police, information was received at the Paschim Vihar West control room about the suspected planting of an explosive-like object at the market. "A team immediately reached the spot, cordoned off the area and began a systematic search."

The officer further said that a head constable spotted the suspicious object during the search. It was examined and later confirmed to be a dummy device placed for the security drill, the officer added.