Cobalt-60 found from a purse in a pvt hospital

Radioactive Cobalt-60 was found from possession of an individual at a private hospital in west Delhi by members of National Disaster Management team.

Cobalt-60,which had caused radition poisoining at Mayapuri in west Delhi recently,was found in the purse of an individual who brought it to Max hospital,Pitampura Dr B B Bhattacharya,member NDMA said.

A team of experts has reached the hospital to evaluate exposure levels.