Railway, police, and intelligence agencies are investigating the derailment of the Sabarmati Express (19168) near Kanpur. Police recorded statements from RPF-GRP personnel and issued notices to the railway medical team that first reached the accident site. The driver reported hitting a boulder, but agencies are investigating the possibility of a conspiracy....
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The incident occurred on August 17th, when the train was en route from Varanasi to Ahmedabad, derailing between Panaki and Bhimsen.

The Ahmedabad-bound Sabarmati Express train derailed near Kanpur early Saturday morning, with authorities suspecting foul play. The train's engine struck an object placed on the track, causing the derailment of 22 coaches. No injuries were reported. The Railway Minister, Ashwini Vaishnaw, stated that evidence has been secured and the...
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Intelligence Bureau and UP Police are investigating. The Railway Board is also investigating, having found foreign material near the 16th coach. The train's loco pilot reported severe damage to the engine's cattle guard, suggesting a deliberate act.

On Saturday, the Sabarmati Express (Train No. 19168) derailed between Govindpuri and Bhimsen stations in Kanpur, completely disrupting rail traffic on the Kanpur-Jhansi route. All 22 coaches of the train derailed. The down line was operational after 314 minutes, and the up line resumed service after 29 hours and 14 minutes....
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The derailment caused a disruption in the movement of 56 trains, and 18 trains were canceled on Sunday, in addition to 14 canceled on Saturday. An investigation is underway into the incident, and a senior administrative grade committee has been formed to investigate the potential sabotage, which includes a boulder found on the track 71 minutes after the incident. The police are also investigating the incident, which has been registered as a case against an unknown person at Kalyanpur police station.