Man arrested for bomb hoax on two trains
Varanasi (UP), Jun 8 (PTI): The Government Railway Police (GRP) on Sunday arrested a man in connection with a bomb hoax on two trains on June 2, according to police.
The accused, identified as Rajesh Shukla, had falsely claimed over phone that bombs had been planted in Kashi Express and Kamayani Express trains, causing an alarm.
Station House Officer of GRP Rajaul Nagar said that Shukla was arrested on Sunday near an overbridge of platform number 10 in Varanasi.
After receiving Shukla's call, both trains were stopped at Janghai station and intensively searched due to which passengers faced a lot of inconvenience and rail traffic was also affected, he said, adding the GRP had registered a case under the BNS.
The mobile phone used to give the false information has also been recovered from the accused, the GRP said.
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UAE issues fresh emergency alert, says situation currently safe
Dubai/Abu Dhabi: Residents and visitors across the United Arab Emirates received a fresh emergency alert on their mobile phones stating that the situation in the country is currently safe.
The message, issued by the Ministry of Interior (MOI), thanked people for their cooperation and reassured them that conditions were stable.
“Thank you for your cooperation. We reassure you that the situation is currently safe. You may resume your normal activities while continuing to remain cautious and take the necessary precautions, and to follow official instructions. (MOI),” the alert read.
The notification was sent in both Arabic and English through the country’s emergency alert system.
The advisory comes after earlier alerts warning of potential missile threats amid rising regional tensions. Authorities have urged the public to stay cautious and follow official guidance.
