In West Bengal's Chakradharpur Rail Division, a significant railway disaster was narrowly averted on Monday. Mischievous actors tampered with tracks in the Manoharpur area of West Singhbhum district on the third line of the Howrah-Mumbai main railway route to orchestrate a calamity. However, the proactive and discerning actions of a railway keyman on duty forestalled the danger in time.
The incident unfolded near Ghaghra village in Manoharpur. A keyman, performing his duties, was astounded to discover that pandrol clips, known as the 'keys' of the railway line, had been dismantled over almost 1.75 kilometers. These critical components were extracted from the line and cast aside in one location. This event transpired between railway kilometer poles number 364/1A and 366/11A.
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Understanding the gravity of the situation, the keyman promptly informed the Posaeta Station Master. The report caused an immediate stir at the division headquarters, necessitating a halt of train operations on the third line between Goilkera and Manoharpur at 11:23 a.m.
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Subsequently, the RPF, Manoharpur police, and senior railway officials arrived at the scene to inspect the site. Their investigation revealed the removed pandrol clips had been collected and tossed near pole number 366/5A. The railway team promptly initiated repair work and reinstated traffic on the third rail line within a few hours.
A Call for Catastrophe!
Railway sources indicate that having pandrol clips undone over such a long stretch can invite a major catastrophe. Authorities still seek to identify those responsible for this plot. The RPF and district police continue their inquiry into the matter.
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It is noteworthy that this region falls within the Saranda forests, known for dense Naxalite activity. On Sunday, in this very vicinity at Karamapada, Naxalites orchestrated a bomb blast during their bandh, destroying a railway track. That incident resulted in the death of a rail worker, with another injured.
Suspected Naxal Conspiracy
The recent unlocking of pandrol clips in Manoharpur is also being viewed as a potential Naxalite conspiracy. However, a definitive conclusion will only be drawn once investigations are complete. Railway and security agencies remain on high alert, striving to get to the root of the issue.
