New Delhi: A potential disaster was narrowly averted late Sunday night when a conspiracy to derail the Kalindi Express in Uttar Pradesh failed. The incident occurred near the Munderi railway crossing in Shivrajpur, where an unidentified individual placed a cooking gas cylinder on the railway tracks, allegedly intending to cause a derailment. As the train, traveling at a speed of 70-80 km/h, collided with the cylinder, it was thrown off the tracks. During the collision, an explosion occurred, but fortunately, no one was injured, and the train remained intact.कालिंदी एक्सप्रेस को धमाके से उड़ाने की साजिश, ट्रैक पर रखे सिलेंडर से ट्रेन टकराई, पास में पेट्रोल भी मिला !!ATS को आतंकी साजिश का संदेह, पूछताछ के लिए हिरासत में लिए गए 6 संदिग्ध !!यूपी में कालिंदी एक्सप्रेस को पलटाने की साजिश पूरी तरह से नाकाम हो गई, शिवराजपुर के मुंढेरी… pic.twitter.com/zBwUwBmEsc— MANOJ SHARMA LUCKNOW UP🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳 (@ManojSh28986262) September 10, 2024Possible terrorist plotAuthorities from the Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) suspect that the act was part of a larger terrorist conspiracy. Following the incident, petrol was also found near the tracks, which has raised further suspicions of an orchestrated plan to cause widespread damage. In connection with the event, six suspects have been detained for questioning. ATS officials are investigating whether the placement of the cylinder and the presence of petrol were part of a coordinated attack aimed at derailing the train.Swift response prevents tragedyThanks to the quick response of railway authorities and local law enforcement, the situation was swiftly brought under control. The ATS continues its investigation, and officials have ramped up security across railway routes in the region to prevent any future incidents. The authorities are urging citizens to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activities near railway tracks.Safety concerns on Indian RailwaysThis incident has raised serious concerns about the security of railway infrastructure in India. The authorities are reviewing existing safety protocols to ensure that key transport routes like the one used by the Kalindi Express are well-guarded against such threats.
