Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 02:27pm on 24 Jan 2026,Saturday India
A blast on a railway track near Sirhind, Punjab, damaged a 600-metre stretch of the freight corridor, derailing the engine of a goods train and injuring the loco pilot. The explosion occurred near Khanpur village around 9:50 pm, causing panic in nearby areas ahead of Republic Day celebrations. Police registered a case under Section 150 of the Railways Act, and forensic teams began investigations. Railway authorities acted swiftly to repair the track and resume train services. Thankfully, no major casualties were reported, though the blast highlights ongoing security concerns along key rail routes in Punjab.
