Bomb threat delays Neteravati Express

Kozhikode, Dec 9: Thiruvananthapuram-bound Nethrawati Express was held up today for more than an hour at Kozhikode Railway station for security check following a bomb threat, which later proved to be a hoax.

Police said an anonymous caller informed the town police station that a bomb had been planted on board the train from Kurla.

However, no explosive material was found by bomb and dog squad after thorough screening of each compartment.

The train which reached the station at 1015 hours later left for destination at 1200 hours.

UNI