Train Terror Hoax Causes Late-Night Chaos

The Puri-New Delhi Purushotam Express was stopped for three hours at Tundla station after a false bomb threat. Railway officials received information about suspected terrorists on board intended to target an Air India flight. Delayed security action led to passenger disruptions, but no explosives were found.

The Puri-New Delhi Purushotam Express became the center of a tense situation early Thursday morning when it was halted at Tundla station due to a suspected bomb threat, later found to be a hoax.

Authorities received a tip about potential terrorists with explosives onboard aiming to target an Air India flight, prompting extensive security checks involving metal detectors and bomb squads.

Despite criticisms of delayed official response which led to significant passenger inconvenience, no threats or explosives were discovered, raising concerns over preparedness for real terror scenarios.

(With inputs from agencies.)