Following a series of suspected derailment attempts in Uttar Pradesh (UP) involving objects like LPG cylinders, iron rods, and boulders placed on railway tracks, authorities have launched a joint patrolling drive to enhance security. The initiative involves the Railway Protection Force (RPF), Government Railway Police (GRP), and UP police, focusing on...
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sensitive areas and raising awareness among residents near railway tracks. North Eastern Railways (NER) is also implementing fencing along a 200 km stretch to prevent trespassing and ensure safe train operations. The most recent incident occurred on September 22 near Prempur station, where a 5 kg gas cylinder was discovered on the tracks, prompting the loco pilot to apply emergency brakes and avert a potential disaster.

On Sunday night, an attempt was made to derail the Kalindi Express near Mundheri railway crossing in Shivrajpur, Kanpur. The NIA has also begun an investigation into the incident. A team of NIA officers collected information from the site and sent it to their superiors. The ATS and other investigative agencies...
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reached the spot and collected evidence. The Railway's Bरेली Division Junior Engineer filed an FIR against unknown individuals under serious sections at Shivrajpur police station. Police teams have identified and questioned 27 suspects, mainly from a specific community. A gas cylinder was found near the track, along with a petrol bomb, matches, and a white powder in a bag. The train's driver reported that the engine had hit a gas cylinder at around 8:37 PM. The incident prompted the ATS IG, Neelambja Chaudhary, to visit the site and supervise the investigation. The police have also questioned two history sheeters and individuals from a specific community who were attending an event in Bilhour and Makanpur.

On Sunday night, an attempt to derail the Kalindi Express near Munderi railway crossing in Bilhaur, Kanpur, was foiled. A cooking gas cylinder was found placed on the railway track, along with a bottle of petrol, matchsticks, and a suspicious powder. This marks the third attempt to derail a train in...
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the Kanpur division within 24 days. While the previous two incidents occurred on the Kanpur-Kasganj railway line, the most recent attempt was on the Kanpur-Jhansi line. The incident involving the Kalindi Express has prompted a high-level investigation by the Northeast Railway. Earlier, on August 16, the Sabarmati Express (19168) derailed near Govindpuri and Bhimsen due to a bolted rail piece placed on the track. On August 24, a passenger train was targeted in Farrukhabad with a log placed on the tracks. All three incidents involved tampering with the railway tracks, raising concerns about a potential sabotage plot.