Echoes of sabotage reverberated across states as Gujarat’s Godhra railway station ramped up defenses Sunday, hot on the heels of a track explosion in Punjab. The one-day-old incident near Fatehgarh Sahib prompted an exhaustive anti-terror sweep to shield commuters.
From midday to 1 PM, elite GRP and RPF teams, backed by Godhra’s bomb disposal unit and canine squads, executed a synchronized manhunt. Platforms buzzed with activity as experts probed waiting halls, entryways, rail yards, luggage, and perimeter tracks for explosives or intruders.
Methodical and unflinching, the probe dismissed all risks, restoring calm. Officials vow sustained high alert, with similar operations on the horizon.
Flashback to Friday: At 9:50 PM, a boom near Sarhind’s Khanpur village—5 km out—ripped a freight line. An oncoming train derailed its engine; the pilot sustained scratches but emerged unscathed. Police confirm no additional harm.
This episode has galvanized railway security nationwide, intensifying checks at prominent stations to fortify against potential copycats and ensure seamless travel.