Swarna Jayanti Express delayed after bomb hoax call

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Press Trust of India Warangal
Last Updated : Oct 06 2014 | 8:50 PM IST
Swarna Jayanti Express was delayed by almost two hours today after news of a bomb being planted on the train caused consternation among its passengers, police said.
An anonymous caller phoned Warangal police station claiming that a bomb is planted on Swarna Jayanti Express, which later turned out to be a hoax, they said.
As the word spread, scores of passengers rushed out of the stationary train at platform in panic, police said, adding that nobody was injured in the incident.
Bomb disposal and dog squads searched the train for any suspected object but could fine none following which the train was cleared for departure at 7 PM.
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First Published: Oct 06 2014 | 8:50 PM IST

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