- Explosion damaged Anupgarh-Suratgarh railway track in Rajasthan.
- Blast occurred shortly after passenger train passed, no casualties.
- ATS investigating incident near Pakistan border, train services suspended.
A powerful explosion rocked the Anupgarh-Suratgarh railway track in Rajasthan's Sri Ganganagar district on Monday night. According to preliminary information, the explosion damaged the track.
The explosion could have caused a major tragedy, as it occurred shortly after a train running from Anupgarh to Suratgarh passed by at around 9 PM. No casualties were reported in the incident.
The loud explosion was heard up to 200 meters away and damaged two pillars supporting the railway track. The blast also reportedly left behind a two-foot-deep crater.
Upon receiving information about the incident, security agencies, including the Rajasthan Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS), dog squad and railway officials, arrived at the scene and began an investigation. Security has been increased in the area. The cause of the explosion and the possibility of foul play are under investigation.
#WATCH | Sri Ganganagar, Rajasthan: SP Harishankar says, "My team and I have already inspected the site, and railway officials are also present. Our forensic team and the Bomb Disposal Squad (BDS) are on their way. We will only be able to determine the exact cause once they arrive; it would be premature to conclude whether it was an explosion or something else. We are currently examining the scene to assess the situation further. There is no connection with the seized RDX." (03.11)
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The incident has raised alarm among the security agencies as the explosion took place near the Pakistan border. Due to the damage, train services were temporarily suspended on the Anupgarh-Suratgarh route. An investigation has been launched into the incident, while there is no official word on suspects or a possible reason.
The probe is likely to consider all aspects, including a plot to target the passengers' train.
What did Sri Ganganagar SP say on recently seized 7.5 kg RDX?
An FSL team has also been called to the spot to examine the evidence. Sri Ganganagar SP Harishankar said that there was no established link between the incident and the 7.5 kg RDX recently recovered in the border region. He added that the exact nature of the incident could not be ascertained at this stage.
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"My team and I have already inspected the site, and railway officials are also present. Our forensic team and the Bomb Disposal Squad (BDS) are on their way. We will only be able to determine the exact cause once they arrive; it would be premature to conclude whether it was an explosion or something else. We are currently examining the scene to assess the situation further. There is no connection with the seized RDX," he said.