ATS, Bomb Squad Probe Damaged Railway Track in Rajasthan
ATS and Bomb Disposal Squad investigate damaged railway tracks on the Anupgarh-Suratgarh line in Rajasthan. Two trains cancelled.
Security agencies have launched a high-level investigation after a damaged railway track was discovered on the Anupgarh-Suratgarh line in the Sri Ganganagar district of Rajasthan. The situation escalated on Wednesday as the Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) and the Bomb Disposal Squad (BDS) arrived at the site to determine if the damage was the result of a deliberate attack or an accident.
Specialized Teams Descend on the Site
According to Amit Sudarshan, the Chief Public Relations Officer of the North Western Railway (NWR), the damage was reported on Tuesday night. Initial responses involved the Railway Protection Force (RPF) and railway officials, who discovered that two sleepers on the track had been damaged.
Given the sensitivity of the location, the probe has now been intensified. The ATS and BDS are currently conducting a thorough forensic examination of the area to establish the exact nature of the incident.
Suspected Blast Near 50 GB Village
The incident occurred near 50 GB village, where police suspect that two cement pillars supporting the railway tracks may have been damaged in a blast. However, officials are urging caution before labeling the event as a terrorist act.
"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," stated Sri Ganganagar SP Harishankar.
RDX Link Ruled Out for Now
The incident has sparked concerns due to the recent recovery of 7.5 kg of RDX in the border region. However, SP Harishankar clarified that there is currently no evidence linking the damaged track to the previously seized explosives. The police and forensic teams are continuing to examine the scene to assess the situation further.
Train Services Disrupted
As a precautionary measure to ensure passenger safety and to allow the investigation teams unobstructed access to the site, the railway administration has cancelled two passenger trains:
- Train 59711/12
- Train 59715/16
Authorities have stated that further details will be released once the investigation by the ATS and BDS concludes.