CISF personnel chased and apprehended the passenger at Jama Masjid station after he allegedly fled during screening; CCTV footage captured the incident.
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A non-resident Indian (NRI) was apprehended by Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) personnel at Delhi’s Jama Masjid Metro station after allegedly attempting to evade a routine security check, according to a report by The Times of India.
The incident took place on October 19, when the passenger reportedly bolted towards an escalator while passing through a metal detector during security screening. A CISF personnel immediately pursued him, and the chase was captured on CCTV cameras.
The jawan caught the passenger near the platform, bringing the incident to an end. During a subsequent check, security personnel reportedly found a suspicious semi-solid substance concealed by the man.
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The nature of the substance and the circumstances surrounding its possession were not specified in the available report
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Further details about the passenger, including his identity and the legal action, if any, initiated against him, were not immediately available
The incident has drawn attention to security procedures at Delhi Metro stations, where passengers are required to undergo screening before entering the network. The CISF is responsible for securing metro stations and responding to potential threats across the system.
CCTV surveillance, metal detectors and personnel deployed at entry points form part of the security arrangements intended to identify suspicious behaviour and prevent prohibited items from entering the network.
The incident also highlights the importance of alertness among security personnel, particularly when a passenger attempts to leave the screening area unexpectedly.
Further information from the authorities would be needed to establish the composition of the recovered substance, the passenger’s explanation and the outcome of any investigation.
