CISF jawan nabs ‘suspicious’ man in escalator-stairs chase at Delhi Metro station
CISF catches an NRI suspect at Jama Masjid Metro after chase; alleged gold paste found in undergarment, investigating.
The CISF said in the post that it recovered an ‘unidentified semi-solid substance’, suspected to be gold, concealed in a stitched portion of the man's undergarment, kept in his bag
Updated - October 19, 2026 10:42 pm IST - New Delhi
The central paramilitary force guarding the network posted a 27-second video, sourced from CCTV cameras, on its X handle. (Screengrab: X/@CISFHQrs)
A man who suspiciously tried to slip out of a Delhi Metro station after security checks was caught by a CISF jawan in a dramatic chase.
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Officials said that the incident took place on Sunday (October 18, 2026) at the Jama Masjid station. The central paramilitary force guarding the network posted a 27-second video, sourced from CCTV cameras, on its X handle.
The CISF said in the post that it recovered an "unidentified semi-solid substance", concealed in a stitched portion of the man's undergarment, kept in his bag. He was handed over to the local police for further investigation.
The officials added that they suspect that the semi-solid substance could be gold paste while a probe to identify the object is underway.
The edited video shows CISF security personnel frisking the man. Afterwards, the man picked up his bag from the X-ray baggage scanner and then swiftly ran out using the women's frisking enclosure.
A Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) jawan, observing the man's "suspicious" movements, noticed him slipping out. The jawan threw away the metal detector he was holding and ran behind him.
The man took the escalator to flee the underground station while the jawan used the stairs and caught him at Gate No. 1 exit before bringing him back to the station along with a colleague who also joined the chase.
The force said the passenger claimed to be an NRI based in Kuala Lumpur.
CISF's Swift Response: Suspicious Person Apprehended While Attempting to Escape at Metro Station! Alert CISF personnel at Jama Masjid Metro Station of DMRC sprang into action when a passenger attempted to flee after a suspicious, dense object appeared on the XBIS screen during baggage screening. Demonstrating quick reflexes and effective coordination, CISF personnel immediately pursued and apprehended the fleeing passenger near the exit gate. Further examination of his belongings revealed an unidentified semi-solid substance concealed in a stitched portion of his undergarment. The passenger, who claimed to be an NRI residing in Kuala Lumpur, along with his belongings, was handed over to the police for further investigation. The swift action and alertness of CISF personnel highlight their prompt response and commitment to ensuring metro security. #CISF #MetroSecurity #Vigilance #QuickResponse @HMOIndia @PIB_India @CISF_Delhimetro— CISF (@CISFHQrs) October 19, 2026
Published - October 19, 2026 10:41 pm IST
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