Bhadohi | Authorities halted the Kashi-Dadar Express at Bhadohi railway station on Tuesday, after receiving information about a possible bomb or suspicious object on the train.
The train traveling from Gorakhpur to Lokmanya Tilak Terminus was stopped at 1:38 pm and subjected to an extensive inspection that continued until 4:45 pm. No suspicious item was found and the train was cleared to continue its journey.
The sudden stoppage along with a heavy police presence sniffer dogs and a bomb disposal squad created concern among passengers.
Varanasi GRP Circle Officer Kunwar Prabhat Singh stated that a man identified as Jai had called the Prayagraj railway control room claiming there was a bomb or unknown object on board. At the time of the call the train was near Kapshethi station in Varanasi district and was directed to halt at Bhadohi for security checks.
GRP teams along with Bhadohi police Circle Officer Rajeev Kumar Singh PAC personnel and RPF officials inspected every coach thoroughly. After confirming there was no threat the train continued its onward journey.
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