The passenger, who claimed to be an NRI residing in Kuala Lumpur, was apprehended near the exit gate, the CISF said in a post on X.
Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) personnel apprehended a passenger at Delhi’s Jama Masjid Metro Station on Saturday, October 17, after he allegedly attempted to flee when a suspicious object appeared on the X-ray baggage inspection system screen (XBIS)
On investigation, Delhi Police recovered around 155 grams of a gold powder-like substance concealed in an undergarment, news agency ANI reported.
The man, identified as Mohd. Shuaib, a resident of Muzaffarnagar in Uttar Pradesh who also disclosed an address in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, was handed over to the police for further investigation.
This comes after CISF personnel noticed a suspicious, dense object on the XBIS screen. The passenger allegedly attempted to flee and was apprehended near the exit gate.
“Alert CISF personnel at Jama Masjid Metro Station of DMRC sprang into action when a passenger attempted to flee after a suspicious, dense object appeared on the XBIS screen during baggage screening,” it said in a post on X on Monday.
“Demonstrating quick reflexes and effective coordination, CISF personnel immediately pursued and apprehended the fleeing passenger near the exit gate,” it added.
In a video released by the CRPF, the passenger is seen talking on the phone before attempting to flee the station via an escalator towards the exit. A CRPF personnel is seen taking the stairs, reaching the top before the passenger and apprehending him.
CISF’s Swift Response: Suspicious Person Apprehended While Attempting to Escape at Metro Station!
Alert CISF personnel at Jama Masjid Metro Station of DMRC sprang into action when a passenger attempted to flee after a suspicious, dense object appeared on the XBIS screen during baggage screening.
Demonstrating quick reflexes and effective coordination, CISF personnel immediately pursued and apprehended the fleeing passenger near the exit gate.
Further examination of his belongings revealed an unidentified semi-solid substance concealed in a stitched portion of his undergarment. The passenger, who claimed to be an NRI residing in Kuala Lumpur, along with his belongings, was handed over to the police for further investigation.
The swift action and alertness of CISF personnel highlight their prompt response and commitment to ensuring metro security.
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What investigation revealed
Police said it received a call on October 17 about a person apprehended by CISF personnel. ASI Masum Raza, who was on patrolling duty, reached the spot and took custody of Shuaib.
During an examination of his belongings, a gold powder-like substance weighing approximately 155 grams was found concealed inside an undergarment kept in his backpack, police said, according to ANI.