Kasargod police detains 50 people in connection with stone-pelting incidents on trains
Kasaragod: The Kasaragod Police have launched a crackdown in response to the recurring incidents of stone pelting on trains in the region.
Starting early this morning, law enforcement agencies have initiated operations leading to the detention of 50 individuals who were identified as behaving suspiciously in the vicinity of railway tracks. The arrested individuals are currently undergoing interrogation as authorities aim to gather information about their activities and possible involvement in the stone-pelting incidents.
The police have asserted that stringent legal actions will be taken against the culprits, potentially resulting in up to 10 years of rigorous imprisonment as per the law.
To bolster security measures, the police have heightened surveillance efforts and strategically installed CCTV cameras focused on the railway tracks. Attention has also been directed towards residences situated along the railway tracks. In a bid to enhance safety, additional police personnel have been deployed on trains to maintain order and prevent further incidents.
Over the past month, the region has witnessed more than ten instances of stone pelting, specifically along the stretch between Kasaragod and Kannur. Alongside these incidents, various objects including stones have been discovered on the tracks, raising concerns over safety and prompting action by the local police.
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Low-intensity explosion outside Chandigarh bar-cum-lounge
Chandigarh (PTI): A low-intensity explosion occurred outside a bar-cum-lounge in the Sector 26 area of Chandigarh early on Tuesday, police said.
The explosion shattered the establishment's glass windows. No casualties were reported, they said.
CCTV camera footage from the area purported to show an unidentified person throwing something towards the bar-cum-lounge and a cloud of smoke then engulfing the place.
The police said they received a call regarding a "loud sound" from the area around 3:30 am. After inspecting the spot, the police team recovered jute rope pieces.
A team from the Central Forensic Science Laboratory collected the samples, the police said and added an investigation was underway.
