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News India Live, Digital Desk: You are peacefully going home in the train, it is night time and suddenly stones start raining on the windows. A similar scary scene was seen in Ara, Bihar. going to jogbani from anand vihar Seemanchal Express (12488) Last night was no less than a nightmare for the passengers.
disaster caused by chain pulling
The incident took place near the eastern cabin (outer signal) of Ara Junction. As usual, the train was at its speed, then suddenly someone did chain pulling (ACP). The train stopped with a jerk. The passengers thought that perhaps there was no signal, but the real danger was about to begin.
As soon as the guard and driver went down to see where the vacuum had come from, the anti-social elements hiding there attacked them.
echo of stones and bullets
According to eyewitnesses and railway sources, taking advantage of the darkness, the miscreants first pelted stones at the train. The children and women sleeping in the coaches were frightened by the sound of the stones. The glass panes of AC coach (B-2) were shattered. The limit was reached when the sounds of firing were heard there. It is reported that firing was done to scare the guard and the driver.
It was fortunate that the loco pilot and guard of the train showed wisdom and saved their lives. Passengers closed their windows and doors out of fear. There was an atmosphere of chaos inside the bogie.
Why did this attack happen?
It is not yet clear whether this was the work of robbers or some grudge of liquor smugglers. Often in these areas of Bihar, criminals try to commit robbery by stopping trains. As soon as the information was received, RPF and GRP teams rushed to the spot, but taking advantage of the darkness, the miscreants managed to escape.
This incident has once again raised a big question on the safety of railway passengers in Bihar. Is our and your journey solely dependent on God? At present the police is investigating the matter and a search operation is being conducted around the tracks.