NEW DELHI, 31 August 2003 — Police found a huge quantity of explosives at the busy New Delhi Railway Station yesterday, less than a week after 52 people were killed in bomb blasts in Bombay.
The explosives were found in a bag on a platform during a routine check. “It was an unclaimed bag and contained about 150 gelatin sticks weighing about 21 kg (46 lb),” Deputy Commissioner of Police Deependra Pathak said.
The explosives were found in an area between platform Nos. 6 and 7, he said, adding bomb disposal squads had been told to destroy the explosives.
Thousands of passengers fled in terror as officials halted train traffic and ordered everyone to clear out.
No arrests were immediately made.
