Vande Bharat collision: PWI suspended and FIR against agency workers in Muzaffarpur
The Samastipur Railway Division has initiated strict disciplinary measures after the Gorakhpur to Patliputra Vande Bharat Express hit a concrete sleeper near Motipur station. Following a preliminary investigation into the safety breach, PWI Om Prakash Singh was suspended on the orders of the DRM. Railway authorities have also intensified action against the private agency workers who were performing track maintenance at the site during the incident.
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What led to the suspension and police action?
The incident occurred on Friday morning when the train hit a sleeper placed on the track. Investigation reports suggest that the Jayshree Group agency from Patna was carrying out work without obtaining a formal block from the railway department. RPF Inspector Bharat Prasad confirmed that the contractor’s staff was working illegally on the operational line. When the train approached and hit the sleeper, the site incharges and laborers fled the scene. This negligence has been treated as a major safety violation by the railway administration.
Who are the key persons facing legal action?
The Railway Protection Force has registered a case against several individuals involved in the construction work. The primary suspects include Munshi Dilip Kumar and approximately twelve laborers from the private agency. The RPF has started the process of verifying their identities and addresses through the engineering department for further arrests. The Senior Safety Officer of Samastipur Division is currently leading the detailed probe to ensure such lapses do not occur again.
| Key Entity | Action Taken |
|---|---|
| PWI Om Prakash Singh | Suspended from duty |
| Munshi Dilip Kumar | FIR registered |
| Jayshree Group Agency | Legal proceedings initiated |
| Laborers (12 people) | Case filed and search underway |