Image used for representational purpose only NEW DELHI: The Puri-New Delhi Purushottam Express was delayed for over three hours at Tundla Railway Station in Uttar Pradesh early Thursday, following a security alert about suspected terrorists allegedly traveling with explosives , according to officials. The alert, which was received through an X (formerly Twitter) user, turned out to be a hoax after thorough investigations. From approximately 2:30 am to 6:00 am, the train underwent extensive security checks.
"Around 2:30 am, every passenger in all coaches was woken up, and their luggage was checked thoroughly with metal detectors and dog squads, but nothing was found," a railway official from the Prayagraj Rail Division stated. The official further explained, "We received information from an X handle that some suspected terrorists were traveling in the train with explosives, which they would plant in Air India Delhi-Leh flight. We initiated action but it turned out to be a hoax.
" The false alert caused significant disruption, but the authorities ensured that all safety protocols were followed, and the passengers were cleared after no suspicious activity was detected..
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Train halts for over 3 hours in UP amid bomb scare
The Puri-New Delhi Purushottam Express was delayed for over three hours in Uttar Pradesh due to a false security alert about suspected terrorists with explosives. Passengers were subjected to thorough security checks from 2:30 am to 6:00 am, but no threats were found. Despite the disruption, authorities ensured all safety protocols were followed.