The shattered window panes of a bogie after stones were hurled at the Nagpur-Mumbai CSMT Duronto Express on Friday night
Windows of A1, B2 and B5 coaches were damaged during the incident, which occurred around 8.30pm, two km ahead of Borkhedi near Nagpur. The maximum impact was reported in B2 coach, where a stone smashed through the window shield, leaving a large hole. A similar stone-pelting incident was reported around three months ago on the Dakshin Express between Chittoda and Wardha, following which some suspects were apprehended.
Senior divisional security commissioner Manoj Kumar of RPF Nagpur division said now stone-pelting has occurred from a new spot. “Security checks and patrolling are being intensified at other vulnerable points in the Nagpur division, including areas near Ajni and Manish Nagar,” said Kumar. Glass shards flew inside the coach. A video clip of the incident has gone viral on social media. Teams from RPF, Govt Railway Police (GRP), its Local Crime Branch and local police have joined the investigation. CCTV footage is being examined and local intelligence has been activated.
Nagpur: At least a couple of passengers suffered minor injuries while others were left panicked after stones were hurled at the running Nagpur-Mumbai CSMT Duronto Express on Friday night.