Kalindi Express Hits LPG Cylinder In Kanpur: Police Investigate Possible Derailment Plot

In Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh, an attempt to derail the Prayagraj-Bhiwani Kalindi Express using an LPG cylinder on the tracks was narrowly avoided.

A significant disaster was narrowly avoided when the Prayagraj-Bhiwani Kalindi Express collided with an LPG cylinder placed on the tracks late Sunday night in Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh. Authorities suspect it was an attempt to derail the train.

Kanpur police and fire services personnel inspected the scene where the LPG cylinder was found on the tracks in Shivrajpur. The incident occurred as the Kalindi Express was travelling at high speed towards Bhiwani from Prayagraj.

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Probe Into Prayagraj-Bhiwani Kalindi Express Incident

"An attempt was made to derail the Kalindi Express by placing an LPG cylinder on the tracks," a senior police official stated. Upon receiving information, senior officers rushed to the site and initiated an investigation. The Railway Protection Force is also involved in probing the matter, as reported by Hindustan Times.

The loco pilot applied emergency brakes after spotting the object, but the train struck the cylinder before coming to a halt. Fortunately, the collision caused the cylinder to move away from the tracks, preventing a major accident.

Recent Incidents

This is not an isolated incident in Uttar Pradesh. On August 17, 22 coaches of the Varanasi-Ahmedabad Sabarmati Express derailed near Kanpur after hitting a boulder. In July, four passengers died when the Chandigarh-Dibrugrah Express derailed in Gonda district.

An FIR has been lodged regarding this latest incident, and two individuals have been detained for questioning. Six teams have been formed to crack the case. A bottle containing liquid, identified as a molotov cocktail, and a sweet box bought from Chibramau in Kannauj were recovered from the site.

Authorities are taking these incidents seriously and are working diligently to ensure passenger safety on India's railways. The investigation into this recent attempt to derail a train continues as officials seek to prevent future occurrences.