Stone-Throwing Incident on Vande Bharat Express: Window Damaged in Phagwara

Stones were thrown at a Vande Bharat Express train between Phagwara and Goraya, damaging a glass window. No injuries were reported. Two passengers brought the incident to officials' attention after hearing a thud. Local authorities suggest children might be responsible, and investigations are ongoing.


PTI | Phagwara | Updated: 12-06-2024 15:35 IST | Created: 12-06-2024 15:35 IST
Stone-Throwing Incident on Vande Bharat Express: Window Damaged in Phagwara
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In a recent incident, stones were hurled at a Vande Bharat Express train en route to New Delhi, leading to damage to one of the train's glass windows. The incident occurred between Phagwara and Goraya rail section on Wednesday, according to officials.

No individuals were injured during the occurrence. Two passengers from Gurugram reportedly heard a loud thud as an object struck the outer part of the coach near their seats shortly after the train left Phagwara. On closer inspection, they discovered cracks on the window pane.

Phagwara Superintendent of Police (SP) Rupinder Kaur Bhatti suggested that the stones might have been thrown by children. A deputy superintendent of police-ranking officer is currently coordinating with the Railway Protection Force to further investigate the matter.

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