Kannauj MP Ramesh Awasthi met with Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw in Delhi. Awasthi requested the speedy commencement of the elevated track project on the Farrukhabad railway line. Vaishnaw assured the MP that the project would be initiated soon, adding that he would also enjoy the famous Kanpuri Kulfi Faluda, a dessert...
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he had enjoyed during his IIT days in the city. Vaishnaw acknowledged the importance of the elevated track project and expressed his commitment to its approval, emphasizing his personal connection to Kanpur where he had previously studied.

Police in Kanpur have expanded their investigation into the train blast, with 200 officers searching suspicious locations. An SIT has been formed by the Additional CP. The NIA inspected the scene and questioned local residents. The investigation has now reached areas like Farrukhabad and Kannauj where potential suspects have been...
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identified. The police are searching fields, roads, public places, and shops within a 50-55 km radius. A team of officers conducted a thorough search of the area surrounding the railway tracks. The SIT will be supervised by DCP West Rajesh Kumar Singh and includes ACP Swरूप Nagar IP Singh. The NIA team inspected the scene, the nearby mosque, and the road leading from the site to the highway. They also observed the cylinder marks on the tracks and spent approximately 4.5 hours at the site. The NIA also inquired with the police about individuals from specific communities who had been detained and released.

On Sunday night, an attempt to derail the Kalindi Express near Munderi railway crossing in Bilhaur, Kanpur, was foiled. A cooking gas cylinder was found placed on the railway track, along with a bottle of petrol, matchsticks, and a suspicious powder. This marks the third attempt to derail a train in...
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the Kanpur division within 24 days. While the previous two incidents occurred on the Kanpur-Kasganj railway line, the most recent attempt was on the Kanpur-Jhansi line. The incident involving the Kalindi Express has prompted a high-level investigation by the Northeast Railway. Earlier, on August 16, the Sabarmati Express (19168) derailed near Govindpuri and Bhimsen due to a bolted rail piece placed on the track. On August 24, a passenger train was targeted in Farrukhabad with a log placed on the tracks. All three incidents involved tampering with the railway tracks, raising concerns about a potential sabotage plot.

Three attempts to derail trains in the Kanpur division of Uttar Pradesh have been made in the last 24 days. While these attempts disrupted train services, fortunately, no casualties were reported. Two of these incidents occurred on the Kanpur-Kasganj rail line, while the third happened on the Kanpur-Jhansi line. The investigation...
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regarding the attempt to derail the Sabarmati Express by tying a boulder to the track on the Jhansi route is yet to yield concrete results. On Sunday night, an attempt was made to derail the Kalindi Express by placing a gas cylinder on the tracks between Kanpur and Bilhour. The North Eastern Railway has ordered a high-level investigation. Previously, on August 16, the 19168 Sabarmati Express traveling from Kanpur to Ahmedabad derailed with 22 coaches, including the engine, after hitting a boulder near Govindpuri and Bhimsen. Investigations by the Senior Administrative Grade (SAG), District Police, and NIA revealed that a 1.10-meter piece of old rail track was tied to the track using bolts. The piece of rail was found at the accident site. On August 24, a passenger train traveling from Farrukhabad to Kasganj narrowly avoided a major accident when a pile of wood was placed on the tracks. The train's high speed averted a major disaster. All three incidents involved the tracks, and the Railway Intelligence Agency suspects a conspiracy. Rajendra Singh, PRO of Izzatnagar, stated that the driver, Rajkishore, reported the incident involving the gas cylinder placed on the tracks in front of the Kalindi Express. The RPF team is investigating the incident, and the truth is expected to be revealed soon.

Two men in Farrukhabad, Uttar Pradesh, were arrested for placing pieces of mango wood on the railway track, endangering the lives of passengers. They were aiming to derail a train and gain notoriety. Police filed a case and arrested the accused, Dev Singh and Mohan Kumar, after gathering evidence. They confessed...
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to their act and were sent to jail.