Security was tightened at Godhra railway station in Gujarat a day ahead of Republic Day following intelligence inputs warning of a possible RDX blast at Sirhind railway station in Punjab, officials said.
After the alert was circulated across the national railway network, police and security agencies heightened vigilance at key railway stations, including Godhra, as a precautionary measure to ensure passenger safety.
The Government Railway Police (GRP), Railway Protection Force (RPF) and other security agencies were placed on high alert and launched a coordinated search operation at Godhra station. The exercise, conducted between noon and 1 pm, was carried out under the supervision of senior officials.
Teams from the Godhra Special Bomb Disposal Squad (BDDS) and the Dog Squad were deployed to thoroughly check platforms, railway yards, tracks, passenger quarters and luggage.
Officials said no suspicious objects, hazardous materials or unidentified persons were found during the hour-long search. Following the checks, railway authorities confirmed that the situation was normal and there was no immediate threat.