Panic on Rails: Mystery Device on Freight Train Sparks Alarm

A GPS tracking device found on a freight train near Jhansi sparked panic among railway and police officials. Mistaken for a suspicious device, it turned out to be part of coal transportation security. Authorities investigated the situation, confirming no threat was present.

Panic ensued on a freight train near Jhansi when a suspicious electronic device was spotted, alarming railway and police officials on Thursday.

The scare unfolded around 9.30 am at Bijauli station as coal was being transported from Chhattisgarh to Rajasthan, leading to an immediate response from authorities.

A train guard reported blinking lights on the device, prompting swift investigation. Senior officers, including SSP Sudha Singh, confirmed it was merely a GPS tracker placed for security by the coal company. The situation was deemed non-threatening, though an investigation is ongoing.

(With inputs from agencies.)