Serbia halts passenger train services amid bomb threat fears and rising unrest
In Serbia, all passenger train operations have been temporarily suspended following anonymous threats of bombings.
On October 31, across the entire territory of the country, train movements were halted after an anonymous call claimed that explosive devices had been placed on all trains and along railway tracks.
This alarming message raised serious concerns among passengers and security officials.
The Serbian Railways company ‘Srbije Voz’ confirmed receiving an anonymous warning about bombs on all trains traveling in any direction, as well as on the tracks.
In response, authorities announced they are taking all necessary measures to ensure safety and prevent potential tragedies, including the immediate suspension of train services.
The government is actively collaborating with the Ministry of Internal Affairs to quickly investigate and identify the source of the threat.
This incident occurred just before the anniversary of a tragic railway station collapse in Novi Sad, which resulted in 14 deaths and several subsequent fatalities in hospitals.
On October 30, thousands of young Serbs marched from Belgrade in a two-day rally, aiming to join a large-scale protest over the weekend to commemorate the anniversary of the disaster and to protest against government policies.
Over recent weeks, Serbian authorities have been cracking down on anti-government demonstrations, dispersing protests with police force, detaining protesters, and applying violence.
Many participants reported losing their jobs or experiencing financial and other pressures due to their involvement in the movement.
For more details on the protests and political tensions in Serbia, see our extended report.