Explosion Damages Anupgarh-Suratgarh Track; Major Probe Launched
An investigation is underway after a suspected explosion damaged the Anupgarh-Suratgarh railway line in Rajasthan, causing track damage and cancellations.
An intensive investigation has been launched in Rajasthan's Sriganganagar district following a suspected explosion on the Anupgarh-Suratgarh railway line. The incident, which occurred late Tuesday night, has caused significant damage to the railway infrastructure and prompted immediate security measures across the region.
Blast Occurs Near '50 GB' Village
The explosion took place at approximately 9:45 PM on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, near the '50 GB' village area. In a chilling detail, the blast occurred shortly after a passenger train had successfully traversed the section, narrowly avoiding a potential catastrophe.
Extent of Infrastructure Damage
The blast caused severe structural damage to the tracks, leaving the line unusable. According to reports, the explosion resulted in:
- Broken Sleepers: Two cement sleepers positioned under the track were completely shattered.
- Track Cavity: A deep cavity, measuring approximately two feet, was created between the rails.
Train Services Suspended Amid Sabotage Fears
As a precautionary measure, authorities have secured the site and suspended all train services on the Anupgarh-Suratgarh route. This suspension has led to the immediate cancellation of several passenger trains scheduled to run on this line.
Security agencies are currently treating the incident as a potential act of sabotage. A high-level probe is being conducted by several specialized agencies, including:
- Sriganganagar Superintendent of Police, Hari Shankar
- Intelligence Bureau (IB)
- Criminal Investigation Department (CID)
- Anti-Terrorist Squad (ATS)
A specialized dog squad has also been deployed to the location to assist in evidence collection and to help determine the exact nature of the materials used in the explosion.