LATEST UPDATETejas Rajdhani Express pelted with stones near Kanpur, AC coach window glass damaged
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Tejas Rajdhani Express pelted with stones near Kanpur, AC coach window glass damaged

The New Delhi-Patna Tejas Rajdhani Express was targeted by stone-pelters on Saturday night before reaching Kanpur Central. The incident caused damage to an AC coach window, leaving passengers in a state of panic. According to Amar Ujala, the sudden attack has raised serious concerns regarding passenger safety on this route.

Tejas Rajdhani Express pelted with stones near Kanpur, AC coach window glass damaged
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A distressing incident occurred on Saturday night involving the Tejas Rajdhani Express, which was traveling from New Delhi to Patna. Just before the train could arrive at the Kanpur Central railway station, unidentified individuals pelted the train with stones. The impact of the attack resulted in the shattering of a glass window in one of the AC coaches.

As reported by Amar Ujala, the sudden stone-pelting incident left the passengers inside the coach in a state of shock and fear. The sound of the glass breaking while the train was in motion caused significant panic among those on board. Fortunately, there were no reports of any passengers sustaining injuries during the incident.

Upon the train's arrival at Kanpur Central, passengers expressed their frustration and deep concern regarding the safety of rail travel. The railway administration was promptly informed about the situation. Authorities are currently investigating the incident to determine who was responsible and what their motives might have been.

Both the Railway Protection Force and local police have initiated a thorough investigation into the matter. Incidents of stone-pelting on moving trains remain a significant challenge for railway security. To ensure the safety of passengers, the administration is now considering increasing surveillance along this specific route.

Following the incident, passengers have demanded more robust security measures on trains. Such attacks on premium services like the Tejas Rajdhani undermine passenger confidence. Railway officials stated that every possible effort is being made to identify the perpetrators involved in the attack.

This event near Kanpur Central has once again highlighted the vulnerabilities regarding passenger safety. The administration has urged travelers to immediately report any suspicious activity to railway security personnel to prevent future occurrences.

While the train has since continued its journey, the sense of alarm remains among the passengers. Police and railway teams are now planning to increase patrols in the area to deter such criminal activities in the future.

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