Central Industrial Security Force (CISF), who is responsible for the internal security of Delhi Metro network, on Friday evening, detained two minor persons who were allegedly carrying one desi katta (country-made pistol) with two rounds of bullet in a handbag. The incident occurred on Friday evening at Seelampur Metro station. The accused are residents of Badaun, UP.
During security check, the CISF jawan deployed there detected one desi katta of .315mm bore with two rounds of bullets in a handbag. He immediately stopped the X-bis and separated the accused from other passengers. Meanwhile, higher authority of CISF was informed soon after the incident was reported. The matter has been handed over to Delhi Metro Police for further action.
A senior CISF official on the condition of anonymity said that the matter is being investigated and this is yet to be ascertained that why they were carrying the arms with them. “The matter is being investigated by the Delhi Police, we cannot comment on their motive,” said the official.
Earlier, serious questions had been being raised over security measures put in place at the ‘highly-secured’ Metro stations after a former Delhi Metro employee allegedly stabbed his colleague at the Rajendra Place Station April 12. According to sources, security was tightened at Metro stations after a Parliamentary panel on Monday said that the Delhi Metro is ‘vulnerable’ to terror attacks.