Afternoon briefing: Train derailment attempt in Gujarat prevented; 42-km-long torch rally in Kolkata, and more | Latest News India
In a dangerous act aimed at causing a train derailment, an unknown individual tampered with railway tracks near Kim Railway Station in Surat, Gujarat, by removing fishplates and keys, according to Western Railway’s Vadodara Division officials. The tampering led to the suspension of train services on the UP line track. However, the railway authorities acted swiftly to restore operations. A spokesperson from Western Railway confirmed that the removed components were placed back on the same track, ensuring that train movement resumed promptly. The incident highlights ongoing safety concerns regarding railway infrastructure and unauthorized interference. Dig Deeper An unknown individual tampered with railway tracks near Kim Railway Station in Surat, Gujarat(PTI) Thousands gathered in Kolkata on Friday for a relay torch rally spanning approximately 42 km, demanding justice for a trainee doctor who was raped and murdered at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital last month. The event drew participation from doctors, voluntary organizations, specially-abled individuals, cartoonists, IT professionals, scientists, and professors. Beginning at 4 PM and concluding around midnight, the rally included members from rival …