Ashwini Vaishnaw Vows to Uncover Rajasthan Railway Track Blast
Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw promises to uncover the conspiracy behind the suspected track blast in Rajasthan's Sri Ganganagar.
Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw has issued a stern warning following a suspected blast that damaged railway infrastructure in Rajasthan's Sri Ganganagar district. Addressing reporters in Jaipur, the Minister promised that the conspiracy behind the incident would be fully unraveled and those responsible for damaging critical infrastructure would be brought to justice.
High-Level Joint Investigation Launched
The investigation into the damaged railway track on the Anupgarh-Suratgarh railway line is currently a top priority. Vaishnaw emphasized that there is active, high-level coordination between the central government and the state administration to handle the situation effectively.
"Regarding the blast incident that occurred yesterday, an investigation is currently underway. Consultations have taken place involving the DGP, the Chief Minister, and the Chief Secretary, in coordination with the state government," the Minister stated.
He further noted that the Rajasthan police will evaluate the primary evidence gathered during the initial probe to determine if the National Investigation Agency (NIA) needs to be brought into the investigation to handle the matter.
Details of the Incident at Sri Ganganagar
The damage was reported near 50 GB village on the Anupgarh-Suratgarh line. Initial reports indicate that two cement sleepers supporting the tracks were damaged in what is suspected to be a blast.
Amit Sudarshan, Chief Public Relations Officer of the North Western Railway (NWR), confirmed that multiple specialized teams have been deployed to the site to conduct a thorough examination of the scene. The following agencies are currently involved:
- Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS)
- Bomb Disposal Squad (BDS)
- Railway Protection Force (RPF)
- Relevant Railway Officials
While the exact nature of the incident is still being established by the police, authorities are working urgently to secure the area and gather forensic evidence. The investigation aims to identify the perpetrators behind this attack on critical railway assets.