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CISF Apprehends Passenger After Suspicious Object Detected at Delhi Metro’s Jama Masjid Station
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Core Incident
On a Sunday in mid-October 2026, a Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) jawan observed a passenger attempting to leave Delhi’s Jama Masjid Metro station after a dense object appeared on the X-ray baggage inspection system (XBIS). The man retrieved his bag from the scanner, entered the women’s frisking enclosure, and fled toward an escalator. The jawan abandoned his metal detector, pursued the passenger up the stairs, and seized him at Gate 1 before returning him to the station with a colleague. The incident was captured in a 27-second CCTV video posted by the CISF on its X account.
Data & Statistics
- Date of incident: Reported as October 18, 2026 and as October 17, 2026.
- Recovered material: An unidentified semi-solid substance concealed in a stitched portion of the man’s undergarment.
- Weight: Approximately 155 grams, described as “gold-powder-like” by several outlets.
- Passenger claim: The individual identified himself as a non-resident Indian (NRI) residing in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
- Identified name: Reported as Mohammad Shuaib Alam and as Mohammad Shoaib, a resident of Muzaffarnagar, Uttar Pradesh, with a secondary address in Kuala Lumpur.
Official Statements & Responses
- Delhi Police officials confirmed that the substance was examined by the narcotics department and found not to be a narcotic. The passenger was taken into custody, and legal proceedings were initiated under the Delhi Police Act.
- The Customs Department indicated that the matter did not fall within its jurisdiction.
On-the-Ground Reports
CCTV footage shows the passenger moving through the women’s frisking enclosure, then sprinting up an escalator. The CISF jawan, running up the adjacent staircase, caught the man near the station’s exit gate. A second security personnel joined the pursuit, and the passenger was escorted back inside the station before being handed over to police.
Verbatim Quotes
- “Great presence of mind and lightning-fast response,” — Arun Bothra
Conflicting Reports & Gaps
- Substance description: The Hindu described the material as a “gold paste,” while India Today, News 18, and Indiatvnews referred to it as “gold-powder-like” or “gold-like powder.”
- Date of occurrence: The Hindu cites October 18, 2026; India Today cites October 17, 2026.
- Passenger identity: News 18 names the individual “Mohammad Shuaib Alam,” whereas Indiatvnews uses “Mohammad Shoaib.” Both agree on his NRI status and Kuala Lumpur address but differ on spelling.
- Weight verification: All sources agree on a weight near 155 grams, yet the exact figure is not independently confirmed beyond initial reports.
These discrepancies highlight the ongoing nature of the investigation and the need for further clarification from law-enforcement agencies.