Emergency Brakes Applied After LPG Cylinder Found on Kanpur Tracks

An empty LPG cylinder was detected on the tracks by a goods train driver in Kanpur, prompting emergency brakes. Authorities suspect a sabotage attempt and have lodged an FIR. The incident is currently under investigation by local police, railway officials, and the RPF.

An empty LPG cylinder discovered on railway tracks near Kanpur's Prempur station forced a goods train driver to apply emergency brakes on Sunday. This marks the second such incident in Uttar Pradesh this month.

Authorities have filed an FIR with the Government Railway Police (GRP) in Kanpur against unidentified individuals, suspecting a potential sabotage attempt. Additional DG (Railways) Prakash D confirmed the registration under sections 287 (negligent conduct with respect to fire or combustible matter), 125 (act endangering life or personal safety of others) of the BNS, and the Railways Act.

The incident occurred at 8:10 am while the train was enroute from Kanpur to Allahabad. ''It was found that the cylinder was of five-kilogramme capacity and empty. It was removed from the track. The matter is being investigated,'' stated local police. Deputy Commissioner of Police (East) Shrawan Kumar Singh noted that the loco pilot informed railway officials, who then notified the Railway Protection Force (RPF) and Kanpur police, leading to a joint investigation.

ADG Prakash D inspected the site and directed the Station House Officer (GRP Kanpur) and others to work closely with the Kanpur police, RPF, and railway officials. Discussions were held to draft an action plan aimed at preventing future incidents. Previously, on September 8, an attempt was made to derail the Kalindi Express by placing an LPG cylinder on the tracks, leading to a similarly alarming incident.