Alert Loco Pilot Thwarts Sabotage Attempt on Kalindi Express

An alert loco pilot prevented a potential train disaster on the Bhiwani-Prayagraj Kalindi Express by halting the train after hitting an LPG cylinder placed on the tracks, hinting at a sabotage attempt. Various agencies are investigating the incident, and an FIR has been registered against unidentified persons.

An alert loco pilot prevented a potential disaster involving the Bhiwani-Prayagraj Kalindi Express late Sunday evening. The train was brought to a halt after it hit an LPG cylinder placed on the tracks in Kanpur, police confirmed on Monday.

Additional search efforts revealed a bottle of petrol and matchboxes at the site, pointing to a possible sabotage attempt. Immediate investigations were launched by Uttar Pradesh's Anti Terrorist Squad (ATS) and other agencies. Senior officials swiftly reached the spot to assess the situation.

Top officials have formed five teams led by senior personnel to probe the incident further. The railway authorities filed an FIR against unidentified individuals, citing it as a sabotage attempt under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, Explosives Act, and the Railways Act. Additionally, the state's political leadership assured stringent actions against the perpetrators.

(With inputs from agencies.)