The Indian Railways is working closely with all state governments, Director Generals of Police and the National Investigation Agency (NIA) to track miscreants who are trying to derail

NIA is yet to officially register any case to look into suspected sabotage incidents on the railway tracks but they are “informally” looking into it.

In the past month, nearly 20 cases have been reported in which obstructions in the form of gas cylinders, boulders, or broken rails have been placed on the railway tracks with the intent to cause damage to train operations.

The Indian Railways is working closely with all state governments, Director Generals of Police and the National Investigation Agency (NIA) to track miscreants who are trying to derail

Ashwini Vaishnaw interacted with reporters in Rajasthan’s Sawai Madhopur after reviewing ‘Kavach 4.0’, the latest iteration of an automated system to avoid train collisions and ensure railway safety.

Union minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Tuesday said the railway administration is on alert for potential train sabotage bids and is holding talks with the administration and police in several states to prevent any untoward incident.

Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw emphasizes strict action against train sabotage threats, inspects Kavach-fitted train for enhanced security measures.

Union railway minister Ashwini Vaishnaw revealed that the government is coordinating with the National Investigation Agency and state officials to combat frequent train sabotage attempts. Incidents like stone-pelting on the Mahabodhi Express underscore these dangers.