Train Sabotage Averted: Loco Pilot's Swift Action Saves Lives

An attempted train derailment by placing an LPG cylinder on tracks in Kanpur was foiled by the alertness of the loco pilot of the Bhiwani-Prayagraj Kalindi Express. Kanpur police have detained six individuals and formed a Special Investigation Team to investigate potential sabotage, as similarities to a previous incident are explored.

A major train accident was narrowly averted thanks to the keen vigilance of a loco pilot. The Bhiwani-Prayagraj Kalindi Express was halted abruptly after colliding with an LPG cylinder placed on the tracks in Kanpur, police reported Monday. Investigations suggest a possible sabotage attempt, with additional materials like petrol and matchboxes found at the scene.

The incident occurred at 8:20 PM on Sunday, as the train was speeding towards Bhiwani. An FIR has been filed, and agencies including Uttar Pradesh's Anti-Terrorist Squad (ATS) and the National Investigation Agency (NIA) are involved in the probe.

Kanpur police have detained six individuals, including two known criminals, and formed a Special Investigation Team to delve deeper into the case. The team will also examine any similarities with a recent Sabarmati Express derailment in the area. Authorities remain determined to identify and sternly deal with the culprits.

(With inputs from agencies.)