New Delhi, Oct 19 (NVI): CISF personnel apprehended a passenger who allegedly attempted to flee after a suspicious object was detected during baggage screening at Jama Masjid Metro Station of the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC), officials said.
The incident occurred when personnel of the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF), deployed at the metro station, noticed a dense object on the X-ray baggage inspection system (XBIS) screen during routine screening.
According to officials, the passenger attempted to escape after the object was detected, prompting alert CISF personnel to immediately pursue him. The passenger was subsequently apprehended near the exit gate following a swift response by the security personnel.
A further examination of his belongings led to the detection of an unidentified semi-solid substance concealed in a stitched portion of his undergarment, officials said.
The passenger, who claimed to be a non-resident Indian (NRI) residing in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, was handed over to the police along with his belongings for further investigation.
The nature of the substance and the circumstances surrounding its concealment are being examined by the authorities.
The incident highlights the vigilance of CISF personnel and their prompt response in dealing with suspicious activities to maintain security at metro stations.—(NVI)
