False Alarm Delays Purushotam Express Amid Bomb Hoax

The Puri-New Delhi Purushotam Express was stopped for over three hours at Tundla station in Uttar Pradesh after a false tip about terrorists with explosives. The alert, from an X user, indicated the plan to target an Air India flight, but thorough searches revealed no threats.

Early Thursday, the Puri-New Delhi Purushotam Express experienced an unexpected stoppage at Tundla station in Uttar Pradesh due to suspicions of terrorists on board with explosives.

Authorities acted upon a tip from an X user who claimed the explosives were intended for an Air India flight. However, the alarm turned out to be unfounded, according to communication from railway officials.

Between 2.30 am and 6 am, thorough searches were conducted, including luggage inspections by metal detectors and dog squads, leaving passengers with a sigh of relief when nothing suspicious was found.

(With inputs from agencies.)