Security forces have apprehended individuals who allegedly emerged from a manhole close to the area where global leaders are gathered for the United Nations General Assembly. The arrests follow a recent rise in comparable unauthorized entries in the city, raising concerns about safety protocols during the high-profile event. Authorities are investigating whether the incidents are linked or part of a broader pattern. Details on motives or connections to the diplomatic gathering remain unclear as investigations continue.


The authorities said that the men had slinked out of a manhole near where world leaders were staying for the U.N. General Assembly. The arrests come amid a surge of similar incidents in the city.