Bomb scare on Akal Takhat Express over suspected object

August 10, 2017 08:35

A suspicious object has sparked a bomb scare on Amritsar-bound Akal Takhat super fast Express.

The Amritsar-bound was train coming from Kolkata when it was halted at Amethi after a passenger found a suspicious object in toilet.

All passengers have been evacuated as a precautionary measure.

Bomb disposal squad is currently at the site to examine the object.

More details are awaited.

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