Kanpur Central Railway Station received a bomb threat for the second time in 36 hours, prompting extensive searches by security forces, which found no suspicious items.
The Kanpur Central Railway Station has been threatened with a bomb blast for the second time within 36 hours, causing significant concern for the authorities. Following this threat, police and security forces conducted a series of comprehensive searches at the station. The Deputy Commissioner of Police (East), Satyajit Gupta, confirmed that an emergency call was received at the 112 control room around 7 PM, warning about the threat to the railway station. In response, a high-security action was initiated, involving senior police and administrative officers, heavy police presence, bomb disposal squads, and anti-sabotage check teams along with dog squads to ensure safety.
During the search operation, all areas of the station including platforms, circulating areas, waiting halls, parcel offices, and parking zones were thoroughly inspected. Police teams left no stone unturned in their checks to ensure that no suspicious items were left unchecked, especially as the safety of passengers was the top priority. Despite the extensive search efforts, no dangerous items or threats were identified, which alleviated some of the panic among the commuters.
This incident highlights ongoing security concerns in public transportation hubs, particularly in India, where such threats can cause widespread anxiety and disruption. The authorities' rapid response demonstrates the importance of emergency preparedness in potentially dangerous situations, as they continue to monitor the situation closely and enhance security measures to prevent any actual incidents.
