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Mumbai-Ballia Kamayani Express stopped at MP after bomb threat; authorities say it was a hoax

Updated on: 17 May,2025 08:44 PM IST  |  Mumbai
Rajendra B. Aklekar | rajendra.aklekar@mid-day.com

The train was halted at Platform No 5, following which a thorough inspection was carried out by the Railway Protection Force (RPF), Government Railway Police (GRP), Civil Police, and a bomb detection dog squad

Mumbai-Ballia Kamayani Express stopped at MP after bomb threat; authorities say it was a hoax

No explosives or suspicious items were found, and all passengers were reported safe. Representational pic

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The Railways received a bomb threat call regarding Train No 11072 Kamayani Express, prompting a swift security response at Khandwa railway station in Madhya Pradesh on Friday morning. The train, which operates between Mumbai and Ballia, was halted at Platform No 5, following which a thorough inspection was carried out by the Railway Protection Force (RPF), Government Railway Police (GRP), Civil Police, and a bomb detection dog squad.

The information was relayed to authorities by GRP Bhopal Control, prompting immediate action. The area was cordoned off, and all the necessary precautions were taken to ensure passenger safety, railway authorities informed. IPF Khandwa was present on-site to oversee the operation.


Following a comprehensive search, officials confirmed that the threat was a hoax. No explosives or suspicious items were found, and all passengers were reported safe.


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