CB-CID to probe 'train bomb' case

By Our Staff Reporter

CHENNAI, DEC. 5. The CB-CID (SIT) will probe the case relating to the seizure of the bomb and the timer device from one of the compartments of Jammu-Tawi Express on Monday, Dr. R. Rajagopalan, the Director General of Police, said here today.

The seized explosive material was defused by the Bomb Detection and Disposal Squad (BDDS) at Veerapuram Firing Range near Avadi this morning, according to police sources. It is said one kg of explosive material mixed with splinters (nails) was packed in the cylinder and the explosive was similar to the one used in crackers.

As per the timing set, the `bomb' should have exploded by the time the train reached Nagpur station. Fortunately, no untoward incident occurred as the wristwatch did not work. Even if it had exploded, it would not have caused heavy damage. They suspected that it should have been planted just to create panic, said the sources.

Meanwhile, an unclaimed bag in the Jammu Tawi Express, which arrived at Chennai Central this afternoon, created a scare among RPF, railway police and railway personnel. The unclaimed bag was noticed by RPF personnel in one of the reserved compartments after passengers got down from the train.

Immediately, RPF and railway police swung into action and requested passengers and public to move out of the place. When the bag was checked with the help of a sniffer dog, it was found to contain a few clothes and a tiffin box with some food.

The Southern Railway General Manager, Mr. Ajit Kishore, today announced a cash award of Rs. 3000 each to four employees who averted major train disaster on Monday by their timely detection of the explosive device.

The employees are Mr.N.Elumalai (fitter), Mr.P.Moorthy (fitter), Mr.S.Sugendran (head constable) and Mr.N.Kabilan (RPF constable). The award was distributed by the Additional General Manager, Mr.S.Gopalakrishnan, here today.

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