Tejas Rajdhani Express Halted In Aligarh After Bomb Threat, Turns Out To Be Hoax
Tejas Rajdhani Express halted at Aligarh over bomb threat, later confirmed as hoax.
Patna Tejas Rajdhani Express was stopped at Aligarh Junction on Saturday night following a reported bomb threat, authorities said. Railway Protection Force (RPF) and local police immediately launched a security operation, deploying dog squads, bomb disposal teams, and fire tenders as a precaution.
RPF Assistant Security Commissioner Gulzar Singh said the GRP control room in Agra first received information about a fire in one of the train’s coaches, followed by a claim that a bomb had been planted onboard. Acting swiftly, the non-stop train was halted at 10:19 pm to ensure passenger safety.
A joint team including RPF post commander DP Singh, GRP inspector Sandeep Tomar, Civil Lines police, and other officials conducted a meticulous search of all 16 coaches, toilets, and luggage compartments. The operation lasted around 31 minutes, during which no suspicious material was found.
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The train was cleared and resumed its journey to Patna at 10:50 pm. Singh confirmed that the mobile number from which the false reports originated is currently being traced, and authorities are investigating the hoax. Officials emphasized heightened vigilance due to the ongoing Magh Mela in Prayagraj. Passengers were advised not to panic or share unverified information, while railway security remains on high alert across major stations.
This incident underscores the importance of rapid response and coordination between railway authorities, police, and specialized units to prevent potential threats and ensure passenger safety.
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