Stone pelted at Vande Bharat train in Odisha's Bhubaneshwar, windowpane damaged

As the Rourkela-Bhubaneswar Vande Bharat Express (train number 20835) was passing between Meramandali and Budhapank on the Dhenkanal-Angul railway section in Odisha, there was an unfortunate incident of stone pelting that resulted in damage to the windowpane of one of the executive class coaches.

 

 

(Pic courtesy : ANI)  

 

 

The diligent RPF Escorting Staff promptly reported the incident and the East Coast Railway zone (ECoR) immediately notified both the Railway Protection Force (RPF) and the Government Railway Police (GRP). In response, the RPF's Assistant Security Commissioner from Cuttack promptly rushed to the location to assess the situation.

 

According to a statement from the railways, the local police have also been informed about the matter and strict action will be taken against the stone-pelters. In collaboration with the police, the security wing of ECoR is currently working to identify and apprehend the culprits.

 

Unfortunately, this is not the first incident involving the targeting of the Vande Bharat Express train in the country. Similar occurrences have been reported in other parts of the country. However, fortunately, no passengers have been injured in any of these incidents.

 

The Indian Railways, particularly the ECoR, is constantly conducting awareness campaigns to remind the public, especially those living near railroad areas, to refrain from throwing stones at passing trains, as it can pose a serious threat to the safety of passengers. 

 

However, the incidents of stone pelting on the train have continued to occur despite the efforts of the Indian Railways and law enforcement agencies to prevent them.