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Crime
Unattended suitcase triggers metal detector alarm at Siwan Junction, RPF halts trains
✍️ Amar Ujala · Bihar
🗓 21 Aug 2026, 11:47 AM
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A stray suitcase set off a metal detector at Siwan Junction in Bihar, prompting the Railway Protection Force to cordon the area and suspend train operations on Platform 1 for a short period.
At Siwan Junction in Bihar, a suitcase that had been left unattended triggered the station's metal detector, causing an audible alarm. The incident was reported by railway staff who immediately alerted security personnel.
The Railway Protection Force (RPF) moved in swiftly, sealing off the vicinity of Platform 1 and restricting passenger movement while the alarm was investigated. Trains scheduled to arrive or depart from that platform were temporarily held back as a precaution.
No injuries or casualties were reported, and the unattended bag was secured by RPF officials. The security team conducted a thorough sweep of the area before lifting the cordon and restoring normal train operations.
Authorities said the response was in line with standard safety protocols for suspicious objects and that a detailed inquiry will be launched to determine how the suitcase came to be left unattended.
The incident underscores the heightened vigilance at railway stations following past security concerns across the country.
The Railway Protection Force (RPF) moved in swiftly, sealing off the vicinity of Platform 1 and restricting passenger movement while the alarm was investigated. Trains scheduled to arrive or depart from that platform were temporarily held back as a precaution.
No injuries or casualties were reported, and the unattended bag was secured by RPF officials. The security team conducted a thorough sweep of the area before lifting the cordon and restoring normal train operations.
Authorities said the response was in line with standard safety protocols for suspicious objects and that a detailed inquiry will be launched to determine how the suitcase came to be left unattended.
The incident underscores the heightened vigilance at railway stations following past security concerns across the country.