Explosion damages railway track in northern Rajasthan district
The blast, which occurred near 50 GB village, shattered two concrete railway sleepers beneath the tracks, dislodged the track clips and created a two-foot-deep crater at the site
On November 3, 2026, a powerful explosion damaged the railway track between Anupgarh and Suratgarh in Rajasthan's Sriganganagar district, raising concerns of potential train sabotage. The blast took place near the village of 50 GB, shattering concrete railway sleepers, dislodging track clips, and creating a two-foot-deep crater.
Just 45 minutes prior, a passenger train had traveled through the same area. In response, the North-Western Railway suspended four train services on the route for precautionary reasons. Villagers who lived approximately 200 meters away from the explosion site reported hearing the blast and alerted the police. Forensic experts are currently collecting samples from the site, while security agencies are investigating the explosion's intensity and the type of explosive material used.
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) and Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) have joined the probe, with investigators confirming that the district police are also conducting the inquiry. Superintendent of Police Harishankar Yadav stated that the exact nature of the explosion would be determined once the forensic report was received.
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