New Delhi, 19 October (H.S.): Personnel of the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) apprehended a passenger who attempted to flee after a suspicious object was detected during baggage screening at Delhi Metro’s Jama Masjid station.

In a statement shared on the social media platform X on Monday, the CISF said its X-ray baggage inspection system detected a dense, suspicious object during the screening of luggage at the station. The passenger subsequently attempted to flee, but alert CISF personnel immediately pursued him and apprehended him near the station’s exit gate.

According to the CISF, a subsequent examination of the passenger’s belongings revealed an unidentified semi-solid substance concealed within the stitched section of his underwear kept inside his bag. The passenger identified himself as a non-resident Indian (NRI) residing in Kuala Lumpur.

The CISF handed over the passenger and his belongings to the police for further investigation. The nature of the recovered substance and other aspects of the case are being examined.

The CISF said the passenger was apprehended in time due to the vigilance, swift response and coordination of its personnel. The operation highlights the importance of stringent security checks and alertness at busy metro stations.

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Hindusthan Samachar / Jun Sarkar