Abandoned briefcase causes panic in Odisha

An abandoned briefcase containing wires, spotted by locals near Bira Purusottampur railway station in Puri district on Friday, led to panic in the area. 

Published: 28th July 2018 03:13 AM  |   Last Updated: 28th July 2018 03:13 AM   |  A+A-

By Express News Service

BHUBANESWAR/PURI : An abandoned briefcase containing wires, spotted by locals near Bira Purusottampur railway station in Puri district on Friday, led to panic in the area. Suspecting that the briefcase contained explosives, the locals informed the Government Railway Police (GRP) and Railway Protection Force (RPF) who rushed to the spot and seized it. 

As many as five trains were stopped by the railway authorities as a preventive measure. GRP officer said after thorough examination of the briefcase, no explosives were found in it. ADG, Railways, Pranabindu Acharya told Express that the briefcase was examined in detail and no explosives were found in it. 

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