Another plot to overturn a train was foiled in Kanpur, gas cylinders and empty beer cans were found on the tracks – Kanpur

The plot to overturn a train in Kanpur has failed again. An LPG cylinder was lying on the tracks near Maharajpur Prempur railway station. However, the accident was averted due to the intelligence of the locomotive driver, who immediately stopped the train and informed the authorities about the incident, following which police and railway officials rushed to the spot to investigate. This is the third such incident in Kanpur recently.

The location where the cylinder was found on the Kanpur track is near the Maharajpur Prempur railway station on the Delhi-Howrah railway line. However, the locomotive driver stopped the train after seeing the cylinder placed in the middle of the track, so no accident occurred. The forensic team that arrived at the scene found an air bottle and a beer can at the scene, which have been sent for investigation.

Another conspiracy to overturn a train in Kanpur, small gas cylinder found on tracks, major accident averted

The locomotive pilot claimed that someone tried to overturn the train by placing a gas cylinder. Similarly, a few days ago, someone tried to overturn the train by placing a gas cylinder between the tracks on the Kanpur-Kasganj railway line. Investigations in both the cases are underway. This is the third incident in a month.

What did the GRP SP say?

Speaking to Aaj Tak, GRP SP Abhishek Yadav said that head pilot Dev Anand Gupta and assistant head pilot CB Singh were working in the coach when the JTTN freight train was travelling from Kanpur to Prayagraj on the loop line at Prempur station on September 22, 2024. The train was stopped for signalling.

The incident occurred around 5:30 a.m.

He took immediate action and applied emergency brakes to stop the train in front of the cylinder. He subsequently informed the relevant authorities about the matter. Following this, Railway IOW, security forces and other teams checked the cylinder and removed it from the track. The incident took place at Prempur station at 5.50 am. On checking the cylinder, it was found to be an empty 5-litre cylinder which was placed on the track soon before the signal was given. An inquiry has been directed into the incident.

Plot to blow up Kalindi Express in Kanpur

The Kanpur Kalindi Express blast conspiracy came to light around 8:30 pm on September 8 last year. The Kalindi Express travelling from Prayagraj to Bhiwani collided with a cylinder of LPG on the track. Immediately afterwards, there was also a loud bang. Not only that, a bottle filled with petrol, matches and gunpowder were also found at the scene. The case has been handed over to the NIA for investigation. Apart from this, the UP ATS, police and GRP are also investigating.