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Truckers mistaken for terrorists

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trio of Kashmiris sporting army-style fatigues sparked panic among security agencies who detained them in Panvel town here yesterday afternoon, an official said. They were later allowed to go after a thorough background check was carried out.

The incident happened near Gavhanphat­a when the trio was found near a container truck wearing army type uniforms and Central Industrial Security Force troopers, passing in a bus, accosted them. The three were taken to the Panvel police station and thoroughly questioned. (IANS)

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