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Emergency Brake Halts Train After Iron Pipe Found on Shamli Tracks

Authorities have launched a formal inquiry to identify those responsible for placing the 10-foot pipe on the DelhiSaharanpur line.

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Police personnel at the spot where a 12-foot iron pipe was found on the track. (HT Photo)

Overview

  • On May 31, the driver of the SaharanpurDelhi passenger train spotted a 10-foot iron pipe near Balwa village in Shamli district and applied emergency brakes just in time.
  • Government Railway Police SHO Chandravir Singh reported that unidentified miscreants had placed the heavy pipe on the tracks with apparent intent to derail the train.
  • Senior Superintendent of Police Ramsevak and GRP officers inspected the scene and secured evidence following the late-night incident.
  • Train services on the DelhiSaharanpur corridor were briefly suspended for track clearance and safety inspections before operations resumed.
  • The latest sabotage attempt follows a series of similar incidents in Uttar Pradesh since September 2024, highlighting ongoing security challenges on Indian Railways.