A sinister conspiracy aimed at derailing a train was uncovered in the Uttar Pradesh district of Prayagraj, within the jurisdiction of the Ghorpur police station in the Yamunanagar zone. Miscreants deliberately placed a heavy iron rail on the tracks of the Dedicated Freight Corridor with malafide intent. The incident occurred on September 21 at approximately 7:15 PM near kilometer marker 272/7, when a passing train collided directly with the obstruction.
Alertness of the Locomotive Pilot Prevents Disaster
Upon impact, the engine struck the seven-foot-long iron railing, producing a loud collision sound. Exhibiting immense presence of mind and alertness, the loco pilot immediately brought the train to a halt. Shortly afterwards at around 7:25 PM, the driver promptly reported the incident to senior railway authorities. Following official directives, railway staff removed the heavy metal object from the tracks and placed it safely between the up and down lines to restore secure movement. Corridor officials acknowledged that had the train failed to stop in time, a catastrophic accident could have occurred.
Police Investigation and FIR Registered
Recognizing the gravity of the situation, Amit Kumar Mishra, an executive security official working at New Karchana, filed a formal complaint at the Ghorpur police station. Mishra is officially responsible for track maintenance and safety supervision covering DFC kilometer numbers 271/00 through 280/00. Acting on his formal complaint, local police registered a case on September 23 at 10:29 PM against unknown culprits under the stringent Section 150 of the Railways Act 1989, and law enforcement teams are now actively hunting for those involved in the sabotage.
Growing Concerns Over Rail Security
Incidents of this nature raise serious concerns regarding the safety of railway networks and passengers. This occurrence is not an isolated one, as several similar cases have previously been reported across various rail routes where heavy stones, iron pieces, or other hazardous objects were placed on tracks to damage trains and orchestrate derailments, prompting heightened scrutiny from security agencies.
