Punjab: Train halted in Ferozepur after bomb threat call; probe on
PTC News Desk: An express train from Jammu to Rajasthan's Jodhpur halted at Ferozepur's Kasu Begu station after authorities received a phone call reporting a bomb threat onboard.
Police have arrived at the scene, and an investigation is ongoing.
The bomb threat was reported on the Jammu Tawi-Bhagat Ki Kothi Express (train number 19926) at Ferozepur, prompting a swift response from security forces, including the police and Railway Protection Force. The threat was communicated through the Rail Madad app, which used a mobile number registered in West Bengal. This app allows passengers to file complaints and track the status of those complaints in real-time.
As a precaution, the train was stopped at Kasu Beghu station, which is around 10 km from Ferozepur. Passengers have been safely evacuated, and a search operation is ongoing.
Bomb squad units, the fire department, and medical personnel are on the scene, conducting an extensive investigation to assure everyone's safety.
Senior police authorities have stated that the situation is under control and that all required measures are in place.
- PTC NEWS
