Archive · 8 Nov 2025
Assam Railway Staff Honored for Alertness After IED Blast
Imagine a train is rolling down the tracks late at night.
Suddenly, the people on the train feel a big bump!
They quickly stop the train and realize something is wrong with the tracks ahead because of a small explosion.
Because they were so watchful and told the grown-ups right away, they stopped the train just in time.
This saved the train from falling off the tracks and kept everyone safe.
The railway company was very happy with these brave workers and gave them special awards for being so alert and doing such a good job.
Three frontline railway staff were honored for their alertness and prompt action following a suspected IED blast.
The blast occurred on October 23 near Kokrajhar railway station in Assam, damaging the tracks.
A goods train crew sensed a heavy jerk, stopped the train, and discovered the track damage.
Their swift action prevented a potential mishap, safeguarded railway property, and ensured timely restoration of services.
Loco pilot Jitendra Kumar, senior loco pilot Sailendra Kumar Keshari, and train manager Bholaram Das received cash awards and certificates.
- Who
- Loco pilot Jitendra Kumar, senior loco pilot Sailendra Kumar Keshari, and train manager Bholaram Das
- What
- Alertness and prompt action by three frontline railway staff prevented a mishap after a suspected IED blast damaged railway tracks.
- When
- The incident occurred around 1 am on October 23; the staff were felicitated recently.
- Where
- Approximately 5 km from Kokrajhar railway station towards Salakati in the Alipurduar division of the Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR), Assam.
- Why
- The staff's alertness and immediate reporting of a sudden heavy jerk sensed by the crew led to the discovery of damaged tracks, preventing further damage and ensuring safety.
- Date of Incident
- October 23
- Location
- Approximately 5 km from Kokrajhar railway station towards Salakati, Alipurduar division, NFR, Assam
- Type of Incident
- Suspected IED blast causing damage to railway tracks
- Personnel Honored
- Jitendra Kumar (Loco pilot), Sailendra Kumar Keshari (Senior loco pilot), Bholaram Das (Train manager)
- Award
- Cash awards and certificates