Bomb threat call delays Kamayani Express by an hour
Indore: A bomb threat call received by railways on Saturday afternoon regarding Ballia -LTT Kamayani Express (Train No. 11072) delayed the train for about an hour as it was halted in Khandwa for searching before it was confirmed to be a hoax.
Central Railway chief PRO Swapnil Nila said, "The threat was received on a WhatsApp call on the number of deputy station superintendent around 1pm, and it was said that explosives were kept in the S4 and S5 compartments of the train, following which it was stopped at platform number 5 of Khandwa railway station and searched. The area was also cordoned off."
At the time the alert was received, the train just passed Talwaria station, about 16 kilometre from Khandwa.
Railway Protection Force (RPF) and Govt Railway Police (GRP) immediately sprang into action. Authorities informed the police control room and arranged for security personnel to be present on the platform by the time the train arrived at Khandwa station around 1 pm.
Upon arrival, all 22 coaches of the train—including two generator cars and 20 passenger bogies—were thoroughly searched. Passengers were evacuated, and sniffer dogs were deployed to assist in inspecting the train for any suspicious items.
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Security personnel also conducted baggage checks and questioned passengers. After an extensive inspection, nothing suspicious was found on board.
The entire operation caused the train to remain halted at Khandwa station for nearly an hour. Finally, after determining that the bomb threat was a hoax, the train was cleared for departure at 1:56 pm, with a delay of 56 minutes. "Even as it was found to be a hoax call, it is being taken seriously, and we are trying to trace the number," said Nila.
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