Bid to derail Rajdhani Express, another train foiled in UP's Hardoi, say police
The loco pilot of a Rajdhani Express (20504) on its way to Dibrugarh in Assam from Delhi applied the emergency brake after spotting the obstruction.
An attempt to derail two trains, including a Rajdhani Express, in Uttar Pradesh's Hardoi district was foiled due to the alertness of loco pilots, news agency PTI reported, citing police on Tuesday.
On Monday evening, unidentified miscreants tied wooden blocks using earthing wire to the track between Dalelnagar and Umartali stations at kilometre marker 1129/14, the police added.
The loco pilot of a Rajdhani Express (20504) on its way to Dibrugarh in Assam from Delhi applied the emergency brake after spotting the obstruction. He removed it and informed railway officials, police said.
A second attempt was made to derail a Kathgodam Express (15044) following the Rajdhani Express. Police said it was averted due to the loco pilot's awareness.
Superintendent Neeraj Kumar Jadaun visited the site on Monday evening and issued necessary instructions, the report said, adding that he confirmed that teams from the Government Railway Police, Railway Protection Force, and local police are investigating the incidents.
“Information was received about a piece of wood lying on the train track (pillar number 1129/14) between Dalelnagar and Umratali railway stations at Kachhauna police station. When the information was received, GRP and local police immediately reached the spot and inspected it. On investigation, it was found that a piece of wood was tied to an iron strip. In relation to the case, the Railway Department / local police are thoroughly investigating all the points of the incident. Other necessary actions are underway,” the Hardoi Police said in a statement.
Earlier this month, the Jaunpur police arrested two persons for allegedly conspiring to derail a train by placing a steel drum on a railway track near Aunka village Baksha police station.
The two arrested are Afzal Ali alias Sonu and Afzal Ali, both from Aunka village. Timely action of the Railway Protection Force (RPF) helped foil their attempt, The Times of India reported. Both confessed to their crime, after which they were sent to jail under sections 151 and 153 of the Railways Act. Further investigation is on, the police said.
RPF personnel spotted a steel drum lying on the railway tracks between Sarai Harkhu and Shri Krishna Nagar stations on the Varanasi-Lucknow route via Sultanpur.
They acted swiftly to remove the drum and clear the track, while also promptly informing authorities at both railway stations and the Baksha police.
