India
Explosion Damages Railway Track Near Anupgarh in Rajasthan
A powerful blast struck the Anupgarh‑Suratgarh railway line in Sriganganagar district, Rajasthan, on the night of November 3, 2026. The explosion, near 50 GB village, shattered two concrete sleepers, dislodged track clips and left a two‑foot‑deep crater. A passenger train had passed the section about 45 minutes earlier. The North‑Western Railway cancelled four services on the route the following day as a precaution. Residents roughly 200 metres from the site heard the blast and notified police. Forensic teams collected samples while security agencies examined the explosion’s intensity and the explosives used. Superintendent of Police Harishankar Yadav said that National Investigation Agency and Anti‑Terrorism Squad teams had arrived to assist the investigation. He added that the district police were conducting the inquiry and that the exact nature of the explosion would be clarified after the forensic report is received. Published – November 5, 2026 02:01 am IST
Frequently asked questions
What happened on the Anupgarh‑Suratgarh railway line on November 3, 2026?
A powerful blast struck the line near 50 GB village, shattering two concrete sleepers, dislodging track clips and creating a two‑foot‑deep crater.
What actions were taken by the railway and police after the explosion?
The North‑Western Railway cancelled four services on the route the following day, and the district police, with NIA and Anti‑Terrorism Squad teams, began an investigation, collecting forensic samples.