CISF catches an NRI trying to flee at Jama Masjid Metro Station after X-ray reveals a suspicious object in his clothing. Watch video.

The Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) apprehended a passenger at Delhi’s Jama Masjid Metro Station on Monday after he allegedly attempted to flee during baggage screening when a suspicious, dense object appeared on an X-ray baggage inspection system (XBIS) screen.

The passenger, who claimed to be a non-resident Indian (NRI) living in Kuala Lumpur, was caught near the station’s exit gate and handed over to the police along with his belongings for further investigation, the CISF said in a post on X.

According to the CISF, a subsequent examination of his belongings revealed an unidentified semi-solid substance concealed in a stitched portion of his undergarment. The nature of the substance has not been established in the information shared by the force.

Passenger allegedly attempts to flee during screening

In its post, the CISF said its personnel at Jama Masjid Metro Station sprang into action after a suspicious, dense object appeared on the baggage scanner during the screening process.

The passenger allegedly attempted to flee the station after the object was flagged. CISF personnel pursued him and apprehended him near the exit gate, the force said, crediting their swift response and coordination for the interception.

A video shared alongside the account shows the passenger speaking on his phone before appearing to move towards the station exit via an escalator. A security personnel is seen taking the stairs and reaching the upper level before intercepting him.

Unidentified substance found concealed in undergarment

The CISF said further examination of the passenger’s belongings led to the discovery of an unidentified semi-solid substance concealed in a stitched section of his undergarment.

The passenger, who claimed to be an NRI residing in Kuala Lumpur, was subsequently handed over to the police for further investigation. No further details about the substance, its composition or the passenger’s intended destination were provided in the available information.

CISF action draws attention online

The CISF’s post about the incident had received more than 100,000 views, according to the information provided. Social media users also praised the personnel’s alertness and quick response in apprehending the passenger.

Further details about the nature of the substance and the circumstances surrounding the incident are awaited as the police continue their investigation.