Railway Services Disrupted After IED Blast in Kokrajhar

An IED explosion disrupted railway services in Lower Assam and parts of north Bengal. The blast, which occurred on a track near Kokrajhar, caused significant damage but no casualties. Train operations were temporarily suspended, but services have now resumed as security measures and investigations intensify.

Railway services in Lower Assam and parts of north Bengal faced disruption early on Thursday due to an IED explosion on a railway track in Kokrajhar district, officials reported.

The explosion occurred approximately five kilometres from the Kokrajhar railway station, heading towards Salakati, as per an official source.

The blast caused significant damage to nearly three feet of the railway line, scattering debris meters away. Fortunately, there were no casualties or derailments, according to Kokrajhar Senior Superintendent of Police Pushpraj Singh.

Train traffic was halted overnight but resumed around 8 am after necessary repairs. Thorough inspections were conducted by railway and security personnel before full services were restored.

Authorities have increased security measures along the affected route and are investigating the incident to apprehend those responsible for the explosion.

(With inputs from agencies.)