A detonator blast incident on the Khandwa-Burhanpur railway track, which occurred in front of an Indian Army special train, is being taken very seriously by the Indian Railways. The incident has raised questions about track security, especially as it occurred on a busy Delhi-Mumbai route. The Railway Protection Force (RPF) is...
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investigating the matter, questioning the gangman, Mohammad Sabir, and gathering information from other railway officials. The RPF is also examining the security protocols and procedures at the relevant stations and has asked for records and details of detonators. The RPF suspects that the gangman was involved in the sabotage and that others may have been involved in the conspiracy to damage railway property.

On September 18th, a bomb consisting of 10 detonators was planted on the Khandwa-Bhusaval railway line near Sagfata, intended to derail an Indian Army special train traveling from Jammu & Kashmir to Karnataka. While the bomb did not cause any casualties, it caused a stir and prompted investigation agencies to become...
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active. The investigation led to the arrest of Mohammed Sabir, a railway gangman, who is suspected to be involved in the incident. Sabir's involvement was uncovered with the help of a sniffer dog. While Sabir initially claimed his actions were due to intoxication or a dispute with his supervisor, his inconsistent statements and the deliberate targeting of the Army train have raised suspicions about his involvement with a terrorist organization. The incident has fueled concern as SIMI, a banned organization, has previously been active in the Khandwa region. The investigation into Sabir's contacts and the source of the detonators is ongoing. The railway authorities have suspended Sabir pending further investigation.

On September 18th, 10 detonators exploded on the railway track near Sagfata station on the Khandwa-Burhanpur rail line in Madhya Pradesh. The accused gangman, Mohammad Sabir, is being interrogated for his possible involvement with terrorist organizations. Although he initially blamed his actions on being under the influence of drugs and a...
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personal dispute with his supervisor, he has been changing his statements frequently. The investigation is being conducted thoroughly to determine any connection between the accused and local or international terrorist groups, including SIMI. After his initial three-day remand, the RPF received a five-day extension (until October 1st) from the Special Railway Magistrate Abhishek Soni in Khandwa to continue the investigation. The accused was taken to the District Hospital and Medical College for a medical examination before being escorted to court.

On September 18th, detonators were placed near Sagfata station on the Khandwa-Burhanpur railway line in Madhya Pradesh, which was part of the Central Railway's Bhusaval division. This incident, involving a special military train, has made national headlines and caused alarm in the railway system. Investigations reveal that the accused, Sabir, a...
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gangman, deliberately chose a remote, secluded location with a curved track and no mobile network coverage to place the detonators. This strategically chosen spot significantly increased the risk of a derailment, making it a 'black spot' and also delaying any emergency response. The investigation is focusing on the source of the detonators, the timing of their placement just before the military train's passage, and the specific selection of the remote location. Sabir's personality is described as withdrawn, addicted to drugs, and having animosity towards his coworkers, further complicating the investigation.