Delhi Metro Scare: Panic erupted among commuters at the Jafrabad Metro Station, Delhi, after a blast-like sound was heard on the metro line towards Burari, the metro officials said. The sound was heard at around 06:05 PM on March 26 (Thursday). After the authorities were alerted, teams from the CISF and the local police rushed to the spot and initiated evacuation procedures.
A senior officer said that the passengers present at the station were safely evacuated as a precautionary measure, and no injuries or casualties were reported.
What Caused The Blast-Like Sound At Delhi Metro?
According to the preliminary investigation, a kite string got entangled between two overhead power cables of the metro line, leading to a minor spark.
“Preliminary investigation revealed that the sounds were caused by a kite string (‘manja’) getting entangled between two overhead power cables of the Metro line, leading to a minor spark and a small fire,” the officer said.
“Some children were flying kites nearby and a ‘manja’ got stuck between the Metro power lines, which caused a minor blast-like sound and a small fire,” a senior police officer said.
Situation Under Control
The authorities said that the situation is now under control and there is no need to panic. They added that there was no risk to passengers or the infrastructure of the Delhi metro. “The situation was quickly brought under control and normalcy was restored after ensuring that there was no further risk to passengers or infrastructure,” he added.
The Central Industrial Security Force (CISF), which is responsible for Metro security, conducted an inspection of the site along with Delhi Police and ruled out any foul play.
Are Metro Services Normal At Jafrabad Station?
The metro services on the Jafrabad line were briefly impacted; however, they were resumed shortly after the safety checks were completed by the officials.
The authorities have further urged people to refrain from flying kites near metro infrastructure, as such activities can pose serious safety risks.
