A potential train accident was averted in Jhajha, Jamui district, Bihar, thanks to the vigilance of villagers. A drug-addicted thief had removed several pendrol clips from the railway track intending to sell them as scrap. However, villagers noticed the loose track and alerted the authorities, leading to the arrest of the...
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thief and the recovery of the stolen clips. The incident occurred on Saturday morning near Jhajha, when a train passed over the tampered track, causing it to shake. Railway officials confirmed that the incident occurred around 9:50 am, although the affected train had departed Jhajha at 8:30 am. The arrested thief, Rajkumar Tanti, was found to be an addict who was stealing the clips to get money for his addiction. This incident highlights the potential danger posed by such acts and the importance of community vigilance in preventing disasters.