Archive · 25 Jan 2026
Security Heightened After Punjab Track Blast
There was a small explosion near a train track in Punjab, India.
It happened late at night on Friday.
A part of the track was damaged, and the person driving the train got a small cut on his face.
The police are checking if bad people did this on purpose.
Some people who want an independent state called Khalistan said they did it, but the police are not sure yet.
The track was fixed quickly, and the police are working to find out what happened.
The explosion was loud and scared people in a nearby village.
After the explosion, security was increased at another train station in Gujarat to make sure everyone is safe.
A minor blast damaged a portion of the railway track near Sirhind station in Punjab’s Fatehgarh Sahib district.
The blast occurred on Friday night at around 9:50 PM, injuring the loco pilot of a freight train, Anil Sharma, who sustained a minor cut on his cheek.
The blast caused a crack in the rail track and damaged the engine's glass pane, but the track was quickly repaired and is now fully functional.
The police are investigating the incident and cannot rule out the involvement of anti-social elements, while an unverified statement attributed to the Khalistan Zindabad Force claimed responsibility.
Political reactions include concerns from the Punjab Pradesh Congress Committee and Shiromani Akali Dal, and the incident occurred amid tight security arrangements for Republic Day.
- Who
- Anil Sharma, Safety Officer with the Dedicated Freight Corridor Corporation (DFCC), and the Khalistan Zindabad Force (claimed responsibility)
- What
- A minor blast damaged a portion of the railway track and injured the loco pilot of a freight train
- When
- Friday night at around 9:50 PM
- Where
- Near Sirhind station in Punjab’s Fatehgarh Sahib district
- Why
- The cause is under investigation, with possible involvement of anti-social elements or a political motive claimed by the Khalistan Zindabad Force
Police Investigation
Khalistan Zindabad Force Claim
Nature of the Incident
Police Investigation
The police are investigating the blast as a criminal activity by miscreants, emphasizing that it is too early to determine if it was a terror incident.
Khalistan Zindabad Force Claim
The Khalistan Zindabad Force claimed responsibility for the blast, stating it was a 'trailer' for their ongoing war for Khalistan and that they intentionally avoided causing harm to passengers.
- Location
- Near Sirhind station, Fatehgarh Sahib district, Punjab
- Time of Incident
- Friday night at around 9:50 PM
- Injured Person
- Anil Sharma, Safety Officer with DFCC
- Nature of Injury
- Minor cut on cheek
- Train Type
- Freight train
- Route
- Gobindgarh towards Sirhind
- Investigating Officer
- DIG Nanak Singh
- Political Reactions
- Punjab Pradesh Congress Committee and Shiromani Akali Dal
- Claimed Responsibility
- Khalistan Zindabad Force (unverified)
- Security Measures
- Comprehensive search at Godhra railway station, involving GRP, RPF, and bomb disposal teams
- Repair Status
- Track repaired overnight, freight movement restored by early morning
Sources
Ahead of Republic Day, minor blast damages railway track near station in Fatehgarh Sahib; loco pilot injured
Ahead of R-Day, blast on dedicated freight rail corridor in Punjab; loco pilot injured, train engine damaged
Blast damages freight train engine in Punjab’s Sirhind ahead of R-Day, loco pilot injured - Telegraph India
Blast on Punjab railway track ahead of R-Day injures loco pilot
Freight Train Engine Derails After Track Blast Near Sirhind, Loco Pilot Injured, Security Agencies On High Alert In Punjab
Suspicious Blast Near Khanpur Railway Line In Fatehgarh Sahib Injures Loco-Pilot, Punjab On High Alert
Ahead of R-Day, minor blast damages rail track in Punjab; loco pilot hurt
