Hyderabad, April 17 -- Panic briefly gripped commuters at the Uppal Metro Station on Friday, April 17, after a bomb threat alert triggered a security response. However, officials later clarified that it was part of a mock drill.

According to Hyderabad Metro officials, the exercise was conducted to test emergency preparedness and response mechanisms at the metro station in Uppal.

Dogs, bomb disposal squad at Hyderabad metro station

As part of the drill, bomb disposal and dog squads were deployed and a thorough check of the station premises, including platforms, ticket counters and surrounding areas, was carried out.

Passengers were briefly asked to vacate certain areas, and train movement was regulated during the exercise.

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