8 months ago
Bomb Threat at Mau Railway Station Evacuates Kashi Express
On Tuesday morning, a call was made saying there was a bomb on the Kashi Express train at Mau railway station in Uttar Pradesh.
The police and other security teams quickly evacuated the train and checked all the coaches.
They didn't find anything suspicious, and it seems like the call was a hoax.
The train will only be allowed to continue its journey after all security checks are completed.
The police are trying to find out who made the call.
The call is being investigated as it appears to be an internet call.
A bomb threat was received at Mau railway station, claiming a bomb was planted on the Kashi Express.
Passengers were evacuated, and a thorough search of the train was conducted by police and security agencies.
No suspicious objects were found, and the threat is suspected to be a hoax.
The train will only proceed after all security checks are completed.
Authorities are working to trace the source of the bomb threat call, which is suspected to be an internet call.
- Who
- Passengers of Kashi Express, local police, Government Railway Police (GRP), Railway Protection Force (RPF), Bomb disposal squads
- What
- Bomb threat at Mau railway station leading to evacuation of Kashi Express
- Where
- Mau railway junction, Uttar Pradesh
- When
- Tuesday morning, January 6, around 9:30 AM
- Why
- A call claiming a bomb was planted on the Kashi Express, prompting security agencies to evacuate the train and conduct a thorough search
Key facts
- Location
- Mau railway junction, Uttar Pradesh
- Train Affected
- Kashi Express (15018 Down)
- Time of Call
- 9:30 AM
- Route
- Gorakhpur to Mumbai
- Agencies Involved
- Local Police, GRP, RPF, Bomb Disposal Squads
- Status
- Hoax suspected, no suspicious objects found
- Call Type
- Internet call
Timeline
Mau's hoax history sparks Kashi Express evacuation.
No explosives found after thorough check.
False alarm leaves passengers relieved.
Quotes
SP Elamaran G
Superintendent of Police in Mau
“As soon as the train arrived at Mau station, passengers were safely deboarded and each coach was checked thoroughly. No suspicious object has been found so far.”
thehansindia.com
“It appears to be a hoax call. Our surveillance team is working to trace the source of the call, and further action will be taken accordingly.”
thehansindia.com
Sources
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