Man bolts after Jama Masjid metro scan finds suspicious substance on him; detained

A passenger who tried to flee during baggage screening at Delhi’s Jama Masjid Metro station was caught with an unidentified semi-solid substance concealed in an undergarment, the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) said on Monday.The man ran after personnel spotted a suspicious, dense object on the X-ray scanner. They caught him near the exit gate and examined his belongings, finding the substance in a stitched section of an undergarment.The passenger, who claimed to be an NRI living in Kuala Lumpur, was handed over to police along with his belongings for further investigation.CISF’s Swift Response: Suspicious Person Apprehended While Attempting to Escape at Metro Station! Alert CISF personnel at Jama Masjid Metro Station of DMRC sprang into action when a passenger attempted to flee after a suspicious, dense object appeared on the XBIS screen during baggage screening. Demonstrating quick reflexes and effective coordination, CISF personnel immediately pursued and apprehended the fleeing passenger near the exit gate. Further examination of his belongings revealed an unidentified semi-solid substance concealed in a stitched portion of his undergarment. The passenger, who claimed to be an NRI residing in Kuala Lumpur, along with his belongings, was handed over to the police for further investigation. The swift action and alertness of CISF personnel highlight their prompt response and commitment to ensuring metro security. #CISF #MetroSecurity #Vigilance #QuickResponse @HMOIndia @PIB_India @CISF_Delhimetro— CISF (@CISFHQrs) October 19, 2026CISF TO RESTRUCTURE SECURITY SUPERVISIONSeparately, the CISF will reorganise its administrative and operational structure from November 1, 2026, to tailor security supervision to the needs of the sectors it protects. The changes, approved with the concurrence of the Ministry of Home Affairs, cover power, coal, steel, oil and gas, ports, mass rapid transit systems, government buildings, museums and monuments.The force said the restructuring would build sector-specific expertise, standardise security practices and improve coordination with ministries and installation managements. - Ends