New Delhi, Oct. 23 -- The Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) has awarded its trooper for chasing down and stopping a Non-Resident Indian (NRI) from Kuala Lumpur who tried to flee with suspicious baggage at Jama Masjid metro station in Delhi on October 17.

Abhishek Verma, the CISF trooper, was awarded the Director General's Commendation Certificate and a cash reward of Rs 10,000 for his exceptional vigilance.

Verma is from West Karbi Anglong district in Assam and is posted with the CISF Unit, Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC). He joined the CISF through direct recruitment on May 29, 2018 and has more than eight years of service with the force.

On October 17, the CISF said a passenger, later identified as an NRI from Kuala Lumpur...