UP Train Accident Averted: Kalindi Express Targeted in Kanpur with LPG Cylinder Placed on Tracks in Attempt to Derail

On the morning of September 9, an attempt was made to derail the Kalindi Express, traveling from Prayagraj to Bhiwani, by placing an LPG cylinder on the tracks in Kanpur’s Shivrajpur area. The train struck the cylinder before coming to a sudden stop. The impact caused the cylinder to be thrown off the tracks.

An attempt was made to derail the Kalindi Express by placing the LPG cylinder on the tracks. Soon after receiving information about the incident around 8.20 am on Sunday, senior officials rushed to the site and launched an investigation into the matter.

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The forensics team was also called in and the Railway Protection Force (RPF) is also investigating the matter. Additional Commissioner of Police (Law and Order) Harish Chandra said the loco pilot saw that the LPG cylinder was placed on the tracks and applied the emergency brakes.
 
The train hit the cylinder before coming to a halt and as a result, the cylinder moved away from the tracks. The loco pilot informed the guard and the gateman about the incident. The train was stationed at the incident site for about 20 minutes and was again stopped at the Bilhaur station for investigation, the ACP said.
    
The damaged cylinder has been recovered. A bottle of petrol and matchboxes were also recovered from the spot, Chandra said. He said efforts were being made to identify the culprits and they will be dealt with sternly.

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