A comprehensive security search took place at Godhra railway station in Gujarat following a blast near Sirhind railway station in Punjab’s Fatehgarh Sahib district. This operation was a precautionary measure to enhance safety after the incident in Punjab. The search, supervised by senior officers of the Government Railway Police (GRP) and the Railway Protection Force (RPF), occurred between 12 noon and 1 pm.
Teams from the Godhra Special Bomb Disposal Squad and an explosive detection dog squad were part of the coordinated exercise. Security personnel meticulously inspected various areas including railway platforms, passenger waiting zones, and luggage belonging to passengers. The thorough search aimed to ensure there were no suspicious items or unauthorized individuals present.
No suspicious objects, explosives, or suspects were found during the operation, leading to the normalization of the situation. Despite this, officials stated that heightened vigilance would be maintained in the upcoming days. The security measures were prompted by a blast near Sirhind railway station in Punjab, where a section of a railway track used by freight trains was damaged.
Railway officials promptly repaired the damaged track overnight, restoring freight movement by early morning. Punjab Minister Sanjeev Arora urged calm among the public, assuring that the Punjab Police were capable of handling the situation. Repair work was carried out swiftly, and authorities have registered a case against unidentified individuals under Section 150 of the Railways Act.
