Train Sabotage Attempts on the Rise: A Growing Concern for India’s Rail⁣ Network

Recent ​incidents of train‍ sabotage have raised concerns about the safety and security of ⁣India’s rail network. In the month of September alone, there have been multiple attempts to disrupt train ‌services by placing obstacles on the tracks.

Incidents of Train Sabotage ⁤in September

Last month, an‌ attempt was made ​to sabotage ⁢a ⁢train in⁣ Jaipur, Rajasthan, by ⁣placing concrete blocks on the tracks. The train broke through the concrete blocks and continued⁢ on its ⁤way, but a major accident was averted that ‌day.

This ⁣month, there have‌ been three attempts ⁣at train ⁤sabotage in Uttar‍ Pradesh. An⁤ attempt‌ was made ⁢to sabotage a cooking gas cylinder on a railway track ​in Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh. The incident ⁢occurred near ⁤Prempur⁣ railway ⁤station. ​When‌ a⁢ gas cylinder was noticed on the track, the emergency brake⁣ was used⁤ to stop it. The train‍ was travelling⁤ to Prayagaraj.

A ⁤similar incident occurred on the 8th ​of this month. The‍ Kalindi Express was the one that was sabotaged. Even⁢ then, gas cylinders were placed on the tracks. This time,‌ the ‍train hit the cylinder but⁤ the accident​ was averted. Iron pillars were​ found on the track in Uttar ‍Pradesh on the 19th ‌of this month. The pillar ⁣was⁣ spotted ‌between Bilaspur Road railway station and Rudrapur city railway station ⁢in Uttarakhand. The accident was averted because the locomotive⁣ pilot noticed a six-meter long iron‍ pole placed across the tracks.

The train ​derailment also occurred in Madhya Pradesh.‌ The target was a special train carrying soldiers to Jammu⁣ and Kashmir. But what was⁣ placed on the track ‌was detonated. 10 explosions were found near Sagfata railway station in Burhanpur district of Madhya Pradesh. The intervention of the locomotive pilot averted a major disaster.

There‌ have been two attempts to sabotage trains⁤ at Ponneri railway station. Here‍ the situation ​is different. Both the attempts were⁤ made⁢ to⁤ sabotage the ‌train by destroying the signal system of the railway. The sabotage attempt was made on the train bound for North India. The signal​ system on the track ‌was broken at intervals of four days. The⁤ first incident occurred near Ponneri railway station ⁣where the cables leading to the ‍signal ⁤system ‌were found loose. The⁤ second attempt was made while⁢ investigations were underway. The sabotage attempt​ was made by removing the bolt of the signal junction box ⁤near ⁤the‍ station⁤ from the track.

The latest coup attempt took place in Bathinda, Punjab. An attempt was made to derail the train by placing iron‌ bars on the tracks. The attempted sabotage involved a goods train ​going from Bathinda to Delhi. ​Nine cables were found on the track. The Railway Police has started an investigation into‍ the train’s history.‍ In this way, in the month of⁤ September, five attempts were made to sabotage the ⁤train ⁣by ⁢creating an obstacle on the tracks.

Concerns and Questions

These incidents have ​raised concerns about the ‌safety ​and⁢ security of India’s rail‍ network. Who is behind these attempts? What is the motive? Why are ⁤these attempts being made?​ These are some of the questions that need to ​be answered.

Story Highlights:

• Multiple attempts to sabotage trains in‍ September
• Incidents reported in ⁤Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh,‍ and Punjab
• Attempts made to ⁤disrupt train⁢ services by placing obstacles on ⁤the tracks
• Investigations underway to determine the ⁢cause and motive behind ⁣the attempts