Vande Bharat Express Incident: Stone Pelted, Window Cracked Near Pandit Deendayal Upadhyay-Gaya Railway Station
An unfortunate incident occurred near Pandit Deendayal Upadhyay-Gaya Railway Station, where miscreants hurled stones at the Vande Bharat Express, causing damage to a coach window. Railway authorities are investigating the matter diligently.
In a distressing turn of events near the Pandit Deendayal Upadhyay-Gaya Railway Station, miscreants targeted the Vande Bharat Express with stones, resulting in a cracked window of one of the coaches. This incident unfolded as the train was en route from Varanasi to Ranchi, causing concern among passengers and railway authorities alike.
The damaged window, identified as belonging to coach number C7, sustained a crack as a result of the sudden impact of a stone projectile. Passengers onboard immediately alerted railway officials, prompting swift action to assess the extent of the damage and ensure passenger safety.
Railway personnel, including members of the escort team and other staff, promptly inspected the affected window to gauge the severity of the damage. Preliminary investigations led by RPF Inspector Sanjeev Kumar and Sub-Inspector Sushil Kumar indicate that the incident occurred shortly after the train departed from Sasaram Railway Station at 17:52.
Passenger accounts further shed light on the gravity of the situation. Amarinder Kumar, seated in seat number 25, recounted hearing a loud noise emanating from the southern side of the train near Karwandia Station, approximately three to four kilometers from Sasaram. Upon inspection, he discovered the cracked window, prompting immediate notification of railway authorities.
Authorities are conducting a thorough investigation into the incident, aiming to identify the perpetrators responsible for endangering the safety of passengers and damaging railway property. RPF Inspector Sanjeev Kumar emphasized the seriousness of the matter, assuring passengers and the public that stringent action would be taken against those found culpable.
As the investigation unfolds, railway officials remain vigilant, committed to ensuring the safety and security of passengers traveling on the Vande Bharat Express. The incident serves as a reminder of the importance of safeguarding railway infrastructure and upholding the integrity of India's rail networks.
