A wave of panic gripped Lucknow Aishbagh station on Tuesday, June 16, 2026, when a bomb threat was reported in the Raptisagar Express. The train, numbered 12512, was traveling from Thiruvananthapuram to Gorakhpur. The RPF control room received the alert around 9:15 AM, leading to a massive security operation at the station.
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What happened during the search operation?
As soon as the information arrived, teams from the Railway Protection Force (RPF), Government Railway Police (GRP), dog squads, and the bomb disposal squad rushed to platform number one. For about an hour and a half, officials conducted a thorough search of all coaches, passenger luggage, and the platform area. No explosives or suspicious items were found, and the threat was declared a rumor.
Who was responsible for the rumor and why?
Police detained a 26-year-old man identified as Saini Jacky, a resident of Vimalwada, Telangana. During interrogation, Jacky confessed that he spread the bomb rumor because he did not get a seat in the S-2 coach of the train. He initially tried to mislead officers by claiming that four youths had jumped off the train while it was at the outer signal to spread the news.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Train Name/Number | Raptisagar Express (12512) |
| Date of Incident | June 16, 2026 |
| Location | Aishbagh Junction, Lucknow |
| Accused Name | Saini Jacky (26) |
| Reason for Rumor | Did not get a seat in S-2 coach |
| Departure Time | Around 11:00 AM |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Why was the bomb rumor spread in Raptisagar Express?
The accused, Saini Jacky, spread the rumor because he was unable to secure a seat in the S-2 coach of the train.
How long was the train delayed at Aishbagh station?
The train was held for about one and a half hours for a security sweep and departed for Gorakhpur around 11:00 AM.