CISF personnel nabs man attempting to flee Delhi's Jama Masjid metro station after suspicious object spotted during checking | India News

New Delhi: Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) personnel apprehended a man at Delhi’s Jama Masjid Metro Station on October 17 after he allegedly attempted to flee following the detection of a suspicious object during baggage screening.

According to reports, CISF personnel noticed a dense object on the X-ray Baggage Inspection System (XBIS) screen during routine security checks. The passenger allegedly tried to escape but was chased and caught near the station’s exit gate.

The man was identified as Mohd. Shuaib, a resident of Muzaffarnagar in Uttar Pradesh, who reportedly also disclosed an address in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

During the examination of his belongings, police reportedly recovered approximately 155 grams of a gold powder-like substance concealed inside an undergarment. The discovery prompted further investigation into the nature and origin of the substance.

According to the information provided, Delhi Police received a call about the incident on October 17. Assistant Sub-Inspector Masum Raza, who was on patrol duty, reached the location and took custody of the accused from CISF personnel.

A video reportedly released in connection with the incident shows the passenger speaking on his phone before attempting to leave the station via an escalator. A security personnel is seen taking the stairs and intercepting him near the exit.

The passenger was subsequently handed over to Delhi Police for further investigation. Authorities are expected to examine the recovered material and establish the circumstances surrounding its possession and transportation.

The incident highlights the importance of baggage screening and surveillance at busy metro stations in Delhi. Further details regarding the substance's composition and the outcome of the investigation were not available in the information provided.