Police said that an anonymous call was received around 1.30 p.m and dog squads and bomb disposal teams were immediately rushed to the spot.
An officer of the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF), which guard all Metro stations, said all precautionary measures were taken.
"We searched the entire station and soon the situation was under control," said the CISF officer.
However, the Metro services at the station were normal and no delay was caused, said the officer.