India | Updated Jan 15, 2009 at 07:47pm IST

Abandoned car sparks panic outside MEA office

New Delhi: An car found abandoned, parked outside the ministry of external affairs, sparked panic in South block's high security zone this afternoon.

The Toyota Corolla had a 'for sale' sign taped to its window with a mobile number.

Police tried calling the moblie number, but it was out of range. A tow truck was called in to remove the mystery car.

Ten minutes later Russian journalist Yuri Solenyn rushed to the spot, searching for the car - he claimed the car was his.

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