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The discovery of a gas cylinder on railway tracks in Kanpur, India, has raised serious security concerns and triggered an investigation into a potential sabotage attempt. The incident occurred on Monday morning, when the Kalindi Express train narrowly avoided a collision with the cylinder, which was placed near a railway crossing in Munderi village. The timely intervention of the loco pilot, who spotted the cylinder and applied emergency brakes, prevented a major accident. While the train did hit the cylinder, causing it to be thrown off the tracks, no damage was reported.
Following the incident, the Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) of Uttar Pradesh arrived at the scene and commenced a thorough investigation. The ATS IG Nilabja Chaudhary, along with a police team, surveyed the railway tracks and emphasized that every aspect of the incident was under scrutiny. The investigation will focus on identifying the individuals responsible for placing the cylinder on the tracks and their motives. Authorities are examining the possibility of a deliberate act of sabotage aimed at derailing the train.
The incident has sent shockwaves through the security establishment, prompting heightened security measures across the railway network. The Railway Protection Force (RPF), along with the UP Police dog squad, has launched an extensive search operation to gather evidence and identify potential suspects. Reports suggest that a number of individuals have been detained for questioning, but no arrests have been made as of yet.
The incident highlights the vulnerability of railway infrastructure to potential acts of sabotage. Authorities are working to enhance security measures and prevent similar incidents in the future. The investigation into the Kanpur incident is ongoing and is likely to determine the extent of the conspiracy and the individuals involved.
Source: Amid alarm bells over cylinder on railway tracks, top ATS officials inspect Kanpur site