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Man detained at Delhi Metro station after suspicious object discovered
Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) personnel apprehended a passenger at Jama Masjid Metro station in Delhi following the discovery of a suspicious item during routine security screening. The individual, who claimed to be a non-resident Indian based in Kuala Lumpur, was intercepted near the exit gate.
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Security personnel at Jama Masjid Metro station in central Delhi detained a passenger on Thursday after a suspicious object was found during standard security checks. The CISF moved swiftly to prevent the individual from leaving the station, intercepting him near the exit gate.
According to CISF officials, the apprehended passenger identified himself as a non-resident Indian (NRI) with residence in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Details regarding the exact nature of the suspicious object discovered were not immediately disclosed by security authorities.
The incident underscores the heightened security protocols maintained across Delhi's Metro network, where CISF personnel conduct routine baggage and personal checks at station entry and exit points. The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) works in coordination with CISF to ensure passenger safety across its sprawling network.
The matter is currently under investigation by security agencies, with further details expected to emerge as the case progresses.