A major conspiracy? 3 rail incidents in 23 days has alarm bells ringing

Three attempts to derail trains raises concerns over involvement of terror modules or sleeper cells

A series of suspicious incidents on railway tracks within the Kanpur division over the past 23 days has raised alarms among authorities, pointing to a potential large-scale conspiracy.

The most recent failed attempt to derail the Kalindi Express on Sunday night, coupled with previous incidents, has heightened concerns about ongoing plots targeting trains.

The Kalindi Express (14117), traveling from Kanpur to Bhiwani, narrowly avoided derailment after meeting a gas cylinder placed on the track near Muderi village. The train, moving at 100 km/h, struck the cylinder, creating a loud boom. Thankfully, the loco pilot applied emergency brakes to avert a major disaster.

Upon investigation, the officials discovered more alarming evidence at the scene, including a petrol-filled bottle with a glass wick, matchsticks and a suspicious bag, raising suspicions of a more coordinated attack.