Fake bomb threat on Karnataka Express: Passenger arrested, train halted for 4 hours
Kalaburagi: A passenger traveling on the Karnataka Express (KK Express), which operates on the New Delhi–Bengaluru route, triggered a major security scare on Sunday morning by making a fake bomb threat call to the railway control room. The train was halted at Wadi Railway Station, where a thorough four-hour security check was conducted.
The arrested individual has been identified as Deep Singh Rathore (33), a native of Uttar Pradesh. Wadi Railway Police tracked him down and took him into custody. He later confessed to making the hoax call and providing false information. He was reportedly en route to Guntakal.
Following the threat, the Karnataka Express was stopped at Wadi station. Bomb disposal teams and dog squads were deployed, and all 22 coaches of the train were searched. Passengers were deboarded during the inspection. Authorities confirmed that no explosives were found, and the threat was a false alarm.
A case has been registered at the Wadi Railway Police Station, and Rathore has been remanded to judicial custody, according to PSI Veerabhadrapppa H.S.
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Speaker UT Khader attends local cricket tournament during Bhatkal visit
Bhatkal: Speaker of the Karnataka Legislative Assembly U. T. Khader visited Bhatkal in Uttara Kannada district on Saturday and attended a local cricket match being played as part of a tournament organised by the Cosmos Sports Centre of Bhatkal.
After attending a programme at Anjuman Hami-E-Muslimeen, Khader proceeded to the Bhatkal Taluka Stadium, where the tournament is underway. He was accompanied by office-bearers of the Cosmos Sports Centre and several local community leaders.
Those present during the visit included President of Majlis-e-Islah Wa Tanzeem and former JD(S) leader Inayathullah Shabandri, Vice President of Tanzeem Atiqur Rahman Muniri, General Secretary Abdul Raqeeb MJ, President of Cosmos Sports Centre Ismail Anjum, Managing Director of Mohtisham Complexes S. M. Arshad, former president of the Bhatkal Muslim Youth Federation Imtiyaz Udyawar, among others.
Addressing players and organisers, Khader extended his best wishes to the participating teams and urged the players to uphold the spirit of sportsmanship. He said such tournaments help promote unity and brotherhood among the youth.
The cricket tournament began on November 21 and will conclude with the final match on December 21. It is being organised as part of the golden jubilee celebrations of the Cosmos Sports Centre.
Cosmos Sports Centre is one of the member clubs of the Bhatkal Muslim Youth Federation and is known for its active role in promoting sports in the town. Apart from sporting activities, the centre is also involved in various social and community initiatives, including efforts to promote education among students.
