Suspected Blast on Railway Line in Rajasthan’s Sri Ganganagar After Train Had Passed

A suspected blast on the Ramsinghpur-Anupgarh railway line in the Ramsinghpur area of Sri Ganganagar district on Tuesday night, ahead of Diwali, caused alarm. The sound of the blast, at around 10.15pm, was so loud that it was heard in several surrounding villages, including 58 GB. The sudden blast caused panic among villagers, and people came out of their homes. Fortunately, a train had already passed on this railway track before the blast. There is no report of any loss of life.

On receiving information about the incident, police from Ramsinghpur police station and nearby police stations reached the spot. The administrative staff also went on alert. Sri Ganganagar Superintendent of Police (SP) Harishankar and other police officers reached the site and took stock of the situation. Railway officials also arrived at the spot and gathered information at their level.

Probe from All Angles

SP Harishankar said a suspected blast has occurred right in the middle of the railway line near Ramsinghpur. The cause and nature of the blast are not known at present. A Forensic Science Laboratory (FSL) team is being asked to investigate to clarify the actual situation. Police are looking into the matter keeping all possible angles in mind. He said it would be premature to reach any conclusion at this stage.

Railway Officials Reach Spot

Vigilance has also increased among railway officials after the incident. The railways' Senior Divisional Commercial Manager (DCM) said there is currently no train on the line concerned. However, he said he did not have firm information about the incident. He said something has indeed happened, but its actual situation is not yet clear. Railway officials are inspecting the site.

Panic in Villages After Blast

The sound of the loud blast reached Ramsinghpur, 58 GB and several surrounding villages. The sudden loud noise spread panic among villagers, and various discussions began. It is not yet clear what caused the blast or how much damage the railway line has suffered. The actual nature, causes and possible damage of the blast can be known only after a detailed investigation by police, the FSL and the railways.

Officials Who Reached the Spot

Senior Section Engineer (PWI) Naval Kishore of the railways, CID's Diksha Kamra, the FSL team, Naib Tehsildar of Jaitsar Ankit Godara, Additional District Magistrate (ADM) Anupgarh Ashok Sagwa and others reached the spot.