Hoax bomb creates panic at Karachi’s Cantt Station

Authorities moved swiftly to reports of suspected bomb concealed within a suspicious bag

KARACHI:

Panic ensued at Cantt station in Karachi as railway police responded swiftly to reports of a suspected bomb concealed within a suspicious bag.

However, after a search operation, the bomb disposal squad confirmed that the alarm was unfounded.

The incident took place when railway authorities were alerted to the presence of a suspicious bag at the station, prompting immediate action. Responding to the potential threat, railway police promptly summoned the bomb disposal squad to conduct a thorough investigation.

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According to SHO Cantt Station Arshad Kayani, concerns were raised regarding a possible explosive device near the mosque at Cantt Station. Acting on this information, railway police coordinated with the bomb disposal squad to assess the situation.

Following a search, bomb disposal squad personnel determined that there was no credible threat, reassuring commuters and staff at the station.