RPF forms special team, start patrolling after train engine hits stones on tracks in UP's Bairia
Ballia (UP) (PTI): A day after the engine of a train hit a stone placed on the railway track in the Bairia area here, the RPF has formed a special team to solve the case, and patrolling is being done on the rail route, an official said.
Circle Officer (Bairia) Mohammad Usman said that it is to be investigated if the incident is a conspiracy or mischief.
Railway Protection Force Commandant S Ramakrishnan on Sunday told PTI that it appears that some mischievous elements have placed stones on the railway track. A special team has been formed to solve this case. Along with this, patrolling is being done on the rail route. RPF and the local police are working together.
He added that this case will be solved soon.
Meanwhile, Circle Officer (Bairia) Mohammad Usman, after visiting the spot, told PTI that after getting information about the incident, the RPF Assistant Commandant along with police officials inspected the spot.
Usman said that in the initial investigation, it had come to light that the stones found on the spot appeared to be the stones of the railway track itself. These stones have not been brought from anywhere else. Whether this incident is a conspiracy or mischief, this matter is being investigated thoroughly.
When asked whether some of the boulders that were dropped to protect the Manjhi bridge from river erosion had been placed on the railway track by some mischievous elements or persons, Usman said that it is not possible to take the boulders placed on National Highway number 31 to the railway track. The railway track is at a height where it is not possible to take any vehicle.
The engine of a train hit a stone placed on the railway track in the Bairia area here on Saturday, officials said, adding that no damage was caused.
The incident assumes significance as it was a fresh one amid several cases of gas cylinders, pillars etc being found on railway tracks in Uttar Pradesh.
Public Relations Officer of the North Eastern Railway Ashok Kumar on Saturday told PTI that a stone was found on the railway track between the Varanasi-Ballia-Chhapra rail section at 10.25 am.
Kumar had said that on seeing the stone placed on the track, the loco pilot applied emergency brakes.
Meanwhile, in another incident on Saturday, a 16-year-old boy has been apprehended for allegedly putting a fencing pillar on the Banda-Mahoba rail track, causing disruptions, police said. The driver of the passenger train had to apply emergency brakes to stop the train after he noticed a concrete pillar on the tracks, police said.
On September 22, two people were arrested in connection with the alleged derailment bid of the Naini Jan Shatabdi Express by placing a six-metre-long iron pole on track between the Bilaspur Road and Rudrapur City railway stations on September 18 in Rampur, police said.
On September 8, an attempt was made to derail the Kalindi Express, heading towards Bhiwani from Prayagraj, by placing an LPG cylinder on the tracks. The train hit the cylinder before coming to a screeching halt.
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Kharge falls ill during poll rally in Jammu & Kashmir; Says will stay alive until PM Modi is ousted
Kathua: Congress National President Mallikarjun Kharge experienced health issues during an election campaign in the Kathua district of Jammu and Kashmir on Sunday. While addressing the gathering, Kharge reportedly felt dizzy and was seen struggling to maintain balance. His security personnel and Congress leaders present on stage quickly attended to him, leading to a temporary pause in the event.
Kharge was delivering a speech in Jasrota ahead of the third phase of the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly elections when he began to feel unwell. He was seen breathing heavily but managed to regain composure after taking a sip of water. Although he resumed his speech, he concluded it quickly due to his condition. The Congress is contesting these Assembly elections in alliance with the National Conference.
Following the incident, his son and Karnataka Minister Priyank Kharge posted on X (formerly Twitter) to update on his father’s health. “Congress President Sri @kharge felt slightly unwell while addressing a public meeting in Jasrota, Jammu & Kashmir. He has been checked upon by his medical team and apart from slightly low blood pressure, he is doing well. Extremely grateful for everyone's concern,” Priyank Kharge tweeted, adding that his father’s resolve and the good wishes of the people keep him going strong.
Despite the health scare, Kharge conveyed his determination to remain active in politics until Prime Minister Narendra Modi is removed from office. "I am 83 years old, but I am not going to die so early. I will stay alive till PM Modi is removed from power," Kharge asserted. He also criticized the Centre for its delayed approach to holding elections in the region and alleged that the government is attempting to maintain control through the Lieutenant Governor’s office.
The Jammu and Kashmir Assembly elections are being conducted in three phases, with the counting of votes scheduled for October 8.
