Sri Fatehgarh Sahib: A major explosion was reported on the Sirhind railway line in Sri Fatehgarh Sahib district late on Saturday night, triggering security concerns and prompting an immediate investigation by railway and police authorities.
According to preliminary information, the blast appears to have been an attempt to damage the railway track. Officials said the targeted stretch falls under the Dedicated Freight Corridor (DFC), a commercial private railway line used for freight movement. The impact of the explosion caused damage to the track infrastructure, although no casualties or train derailments were reported.
The incident is believed to have occurred during the late-night hours when train movement on the route was minimal. Security agencies reached the spot soon after the blast was reported and cordoned off the area to prevent any further risk. Railway operations on the affected section were temporarily halted as a precautionary measure.
Senior officials stated that forensic teams have been deployed to examine the site and determine the nature of the explosive used. CCTV footage from nearby areas is also being reviewed to identify those involved in the incident.
Authorities have confirmed that an investigation is underway and all angles, including sabotage, are being examined. Additional security has been intensified along key railway routes in the district as a preventive step.
More details are awaited as the probe progresses.
